Senior Policy Planner - Lead on Development Plans (Hybrid)

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Dover is seeking a Senior Policy Planner to join their Planning Policy and Projects team. The successful candidate will take on responsibilities including the preparation and implementation of planning policy documents. This role requires at least 2-3 years of experience in town planning and a solid understanding of planning legislation. A supportive, hybrid working environment is provided, along with various employee benefits to promote well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Benenden Healthcare Membership

Local government pension scheme

Generous annual leave provision

Discount scheme for local leisure centre

On-site parking

Cycle2Work scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in town planning.
• Working knowledge of planning legislation.
• Experience at examination or appeal hearings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, adopt, implement and review the Council’s Development Plan Documents.
• Provide planning policy advice on planning applications.
• Engage with the community and prepare neighbourhood development plans.

Skills

Project delivery

Report writing

Research and analysis

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A local government council in Dover is seeking a Senior Policy Planner to join their Planning Policy and Projects team. The successful candidate will take on responsibilities including the preparation and implementation of planning policy documents. This role requires at least 2-3 years of experience in town planning and a solid understanding of planning legislation. A supportive, hybrid working environment is provided, along with various employee benefits to promote well-being and professional growth.