Principal Forward Planning Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £45.00 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per hour PAYE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Devon 5271486 |
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What's involved with this role:
Job Title: Principal Forward Planning Officer
Ref: Devon 5271486
Pay rate: £45.00 per hour PAYE
Hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day per month in the office (subject to operational needs for meetings, site visits and on inception).
The candidate must have access to their own vehicle.
The candidate does not need to be local, but having knowledge about the Mid Devon area will be advantageous.
The role:
We are seeking an experienced and competent Principal Forward Planning Officer to produce Local Development Documents and to ensure that Local Development Framework align with corporate and community plans.
You will create opportunities for the attraction of economic investment, produce policies and proposals for affordable housing, economic development and town centres to deliver corporate plan pledges and advance the delivery of sustainable development.
Key responsibilities:
Prepare and where appropriate programme and supervise the Local Development Framework (LDF) setting out the timetable for preparing, monitoring, and reviewing documents within the Local Development Framework (LDF), including Development Plan Documents, Supplementary Planning Documents, and Sustainability Appraisals, ensuring their compliance with the Statement of Community Involvement and the Adopted Core Strategy
Project-manage, supervise and produce evidence in support of the LDF, including research, analysis, stakeholder consultation and formulation of policies and proposals. When external expertise is required, prepare briefs, commission and oversee consultants, according to principles of best value
Oversee the work of officers on lower grades within the team, providing supervision, training, feedback and mentoring
Prepare evidence for and represent the Council at Examinations in Public
Present reports and policy documents to the Planning Committee or Cabinet, elected members, Parish Councils, interest groups or relevant organisations, providing clarity or justification as required
Organise and carry out public consultation in accordance with the adopted SCI and the Regulations. Oversee the maintenance and development of the consultation database
Ensure that the Annual Monitoring Report or its successor is prepared and updated on timetable
Understand and critically assess the implications of emerging national policy, providing information and guidance to colleagues, elected members and other stakeholders as necessary
Lead on the preparation of the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment and represent the Council on such joint work in the Exeter Housing Market Area with other Districts
Advise the Development Management team and other colleagues on planning policy matters and give evidence at appeal when necessary
Provide consultation responses to the Development Management team, neighbouring authorities and other organisations
Work with stakeholders and other local authorities such as Devon County Council, on studies, policies and other matters of joint interest, including strategic national and regional planning issues. Negotiate with landowners and developers as appropriate
Lead on the updating, monitoring and review of green infrastructure mapping and delivery in the District
What the client is looking for:
Licentiate or Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Significant postgraduate planning experience
Experience of Development Plan or LDF preparation
Knowledge of planning legislation, specifically the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, the Planning Act 2008, associated Regulations, and Localism
Detailed knowledge of national planning policy
Excellent communication, negotiation, customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyse complex information and provide clear and concise planning policy and proposals for the long term
Computer literate and proficient in the use of MS Office systems
Ability to travel extensively around the Mid Devon area
Some flexibility to working hours, with some evening and occasional weekend working
How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
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Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
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Job Ref: Devon 5271486
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