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Planning Policy Officer - Surrey

Employer
Penguin Recruitment
Location
Surrey
Salary
£20000 - £30000 per annum
Closing date
14 Jul 2018

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Discipline
Policy and Strategy
Function
Officer
Sector
Local Authority

Job Details



I currently have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Policy Officer to join a Local Authority based in the heart of Surrey. My client is looking for an individual who can strengthen their busy planning team and contribute to the provision of high quality planning services throughout the region.

Requirements
  • Strong academic background; undergraduate and/or postgraduate planning qualifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrable experience of producing high quality written reports and documents
  • Understanding and experience of working within a policy focussed planning role
  • Strong knowledge of current legislation and policy
  • Confident working independently as well as part of a team
  • Comfortable liaising with colleagues and clients at varying levels
  • An accredited degree with at least 2 years' post-graduate planning experience, ideally within a public sector role


About the Role

The successful candidate will play an important role in preparing, monitoring and advising on Planning Policy. You will assess various policies, monitoring their effectiveness and advising on planning policy issues. Working within the planning team, you will maintain excellent working relationships with clients and colleagues and will provide support to more junior team members where necessary. You will contribute to the review of the Local Plan during a crucial stage of its development.

You will be offered an attractive salary and package, which will offer benefits including flexible working and access to Local Government Pension Scheme. You will also receive ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

For more information or for further vacancies within the Planning sector, please contact Gemma Seaman of Penguin Recruitment directly on 01792 957380. Alternatively you can send an email and we'll call you back. Emails to: gemma.seaman@penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

Company

Penguin Recruitment has over 10 years experience in the Town Planning Sector. Our dedicated team of Planning Consultants are actively working with Consultancies, House Builders, Strategic Land Promoters and Local Authorities across the UK.

Whether you are a Graduate looking for that first career step, an Associate Director looking for that strategic move, or an employer in the Town Planning Sector looking for a Recruitment Partner, Penguin’s considerable experience can help you achieve your goal.

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Company info
Telephone
0121 442 0646
Location
166B Alcester Road
166B Alcester Road
Moseley
Birmingham
West Midlands
B13 8HS
United Kingdom

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