Senior Planning Policy Officer
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £19.32 to £24.05 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Atherstone, West Midlands, CV9 1DE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP224438CT1757-5287212-04022026 |
Summary
Senior Planning Policy Officer needed in Atherstone Paying £19.32 per hr ref 5287212
Full time hours on a temporary basis
- Leading on the preparation of Local Plan documents, supplementary planning guidance, evidence‑base studies, and consultation exercises.
- Providing expert policy advice to colleagues, elected members, developers, and residents.
- Representing the Local Planning Authority at Public Inquiries, Hearings, and Examinations.
- Assessing and interpreting changes to planning legislation, national policy, and environmental/sustainability requirements.
- Supporting and contributing to corporate strategies relating to climate change, carbon reduction, heritage, and place‑making.
- Managing projects and coordinating external consultants, work programmes, and deadlines.
- Preparing reports, briefing notes, and committee papers.
- Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners to ensure integrated policy delivery.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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