Senior Planning Policy Lead — Local Authority

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority client is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer for a 6-month contract in Nottinghamshire. The role requires a motivated Planner with strong knowledge of national planning policy and local authority experience. Candidates should ideally hold a planning degree and be progressing towards MRTPI status. Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively are essential for this role, offering a competitive pay rate inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experienced Planner with a strong knowledge of planning legislation.
• MRTPI status or working towards it.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop broad content of policies for the Local Plan.
• Assist the Local Authority in planning policy development.

Skills

Knowledge of national planning policy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritise workloads

Education

Degree in Planning

Masters in Planning (preferred)

Job description

A local authority client is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer for a 6-month contract in Nottinghamshire. The role requires a motivated Planner with strong knowledge of national planning policy and local authority experience. Candidates should ideally hold a planning degree and be progressing towards MRTPI status. Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively are essential for this role, offering a competitive pay rate inside IR35.