Senior Forward Planning Lead – Local Plan Innovator

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Exeter is seeking a Principal Forward Planning Officer to lead projects for the new Local Plan, focusing on delivering sustainable development and addressing the climate emergency. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in planning, policy writing, and stakeholder engagement. Required qualifications include a Planning Degree and Royal Town Planning Institute membership. This role promises a chance to make impactful changes in a beautiful rural area.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the preparation of local plans.
• Ability to innovate and seek creative solutions to planning challenges.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in projects related to the new Local Plan.
• Develop technical evidence and studies, procuring consultants as needed.
• Engagement with stakeholders including local communities and councils.

Skills

Experience in preparing local plans

Policy writing

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Planning Degree

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

A local government authority in Exeter is seeking a Principal Forward Planning Officer to lead projects for the new Local Plan, focusing on delivering sustainable development and addressing the climate emergency. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in planning, policy writing, and stakeholder engagement. Required qualifications include a Planning Degree and Royal Town Planning Institute membership. This role promises a chance to make impactful changes in a beautiful rural area.