Senior Planning Policy Officer
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,001.00 to £50,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 8 (SCP 31 - 35) £41,771 - £46,142 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 293650 |
Summary
Fixed Term - 24 months
Sunderland City Council is strengthening its Strategic and Sustainable Plans Team to help ensure delivery against the Councilandrsquo;s ambitious City Plan goals. It is an exciting time to join a successful team and help shape the future of our vibrant and growing city.andnbsp; The Council adopted its current Core Strategy and Development Plan in 2020 and is seeking to develop a new Local Plan at pace in alignment with the reformed planning system.andnbsp;andnbsp;
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We are looking for highly motivated professional planner to join the team and help us prepare the Councilandrsquo;s new Local Plan. The successful applicant will play an important role in the preparation of Sunderlandandrsquo;s new Local Plan and support the delivery of coherent strategic policies for the social, physical and economic regeneration of the City. It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of planning issues. Regular interpretation of local and national planning policy will be essential to assist colleagues in effective implementation.
Applicants must be a chartered member of the RTPI.
For an informal discussion please contact Joanne Scott (Planning Policy Team Leader- joanne.scott@sunderland.gov.uk)
Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncilandnbsp;
If you need any support, contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 27th April 2026.
All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with North East Jobs.andnbsp; This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method.andnbsp; Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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Sunderland City Council is strengthening its Strategic and Sustainable Plans Team to help ensure delivery against the Councilandrsquo;s ambitious City Plan goals. It is an exciting time to join a successful team and help shape the future of our vibrant and growing city.andnbsp; The Council adopted its current Core Strategy and Development Plan in 2020 and is seeking to develop a new Local Plan at pace in alignment with the reformed planning system.andnbsp;andnbsp;
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We are looking for highly motivated professional planner to join the team and help us prepare the Councilandrsquo;s new Local Plan. The successful applicant will play an important role in the preparation of Sunderlandandrsquo;s new Local Plan and support the delivery of coherent strategic policies for the social, physical and economic regeneration of the City. It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of planning issues. Regular interpretation of local and national planning policy will be essential to assist colleagues in effective implementation.
Applicants must be a chartered member of the RTPI.
For an informal discussion please contact Joanne Scott (Planning Policy Team Leader- joanne.scott@sunderland.gov.uk)
Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncilandnbsp;
If you need any support, contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 27th April 2026.
All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with North East Jobs.andnbsp; This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method.andnbsp; Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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