Planning Policy Officer

Reference number - 1929 - 2358

Location - Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth

Salary - Band 7 - £23,866 - £28,221 p.a. 

Job type/hours - 37 hours per week - permanent

Closing date - 28th September 2018

Interview process - 9th October 2018

As the only island city in the UK, Portsmouth has interesting and diverse challenges with internationally designated harbours.  The city brings together environmental attributes, historic assets and conservation areas, along with a vibrant seafront.

Portsmouth boasts excellent direct rail links to other cities, including London, and hosts lots of events all year round, creating exciting cultural opportunities.  Portsmouth is a University City, and benefits from the investment into the growing educational offer.  Portsmouth is the home port for the Royal Navy including the two new aircraft carriers.

City Development is dedicated to leading the sustainable development of our city, enabling it to deliver economic growth and meet present and future needs whilst improving its environment and everyone’s quality of life.  A key element to this is the work the Planning Policy Team is undertaking to bring forward a new Local Plan.

You will be a key part of the Policy team developing a Local Plan to lead the development of Portsmouth over the next 15 years. You will join as the Plan is being prepared so will have scope to help monitor development, prepare evidence, and shape policy. 

This role is considered an ideal role for a keen individual to develop their planning career.  The policy team works closely with colleagues in development management, economic development and planning enabling, so there will be a lot of opportunities for you to develop your skills and gain experience.  

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