Senior Planning Policy Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £19.32 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per hour PAYE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1DE |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | N Warwickshire 5275683 |
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What's involved with this role:
Job Title: Senior Planning Policy Officer
Ref: N Warwickshire 5275683
Pay rate: £19.32 per hour PAYE
Role length: Anticipated 6 - 7 months
Working arrangements: Hybrid working will be considered
Additional requirement: Full valid Driving Licence
The role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer to carry out statutory plan making, preparation of supplementary planning guidance, and initiatives to help improve the borough.
Key responsibilities:
Contributing to the development of statutory planning policies, borough-wide studies, supplementary guidance, development frameworks, and action plans — including managing project timelines, coordinating consultation strategies, and preparing draft documents and reports
Preparing policy impact reports in response to proposals from other planning authorities and public agencies
Providing clear planning policy advice to Development Control teams and other departments, ensuring effective cross-departmental coordination
Monitoring and evaluating planning policies and proposals in line with council or government requirements
Supporting conservation initiatives and environmental improvements across the borough in line with council priorities
Identifying and securing external funding opportunities from UK Government, EU, and other sources to benefit the borough
Representing the authority at public meetings, consultations, exhibitions, and inter-agency forums, including attending on behalf of senior officers
Assisting with local studies and planning projects under the direction of the Forward Planning Manager
Drafting reports and planning documents essential to the delivery of Forward Planning responsibilities
Ensuring statutory consultations and grant applications are compliant, financially viable, and aligned with policies and procedures
What the client is looking for:
Degree (or equivalent) in Planning or a related area
Membership of the MRTPI or equivalent professional qualification including working towards membership
Experience and knowledge of successful Development Plan preparation in a Local Planning Authority
Awareness of the changing planning policy background, together with the sustainability agenda
Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
Ability to work with a variety of IT software packages
Good negotiation skills
An understanding of project management
Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and helpful manner and able to deal with stressful situations
How to Apply:
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
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Job Ref: N Warwickshire 5275683
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