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Planning Policy Officer - Buckinghamshire - Neighbourhood Plans

Employer
Oyster Partnership
Location
Buckinghamshire
Salary
£26 - £32 per hour + Onsite Mileage Allowance
Closing date
9 May 2019

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

Job Details



I am currently working with a client in Buckinghamshire, who is keen to bring on-board an experienced Policy Planner. Offering a 3 month contract and a negotiable rate. The client is looking for the potential candidate to start as soon as possible and be able to hit the ground running.

Based in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this area is a stunning place to work. The client is looking for the prospective candidate to have experience of consultations and neighbourhood plans.

Responsibilities of the role:
  • Oversee, project manage and assist in the production of documents making neighbourhood plans.
  • Carry out research into a variety of topics as part of the work on the preparation of the neighbourhood plans and other policy documents
  • Monitor the district's neighbourhood plans.
  • Carry out consultations on the neighbourhood plans and other planning policy documents including attendance at exhibitions and meetings
  • Prepare and present evidence supporting the Council's case at examination
  • Provide professional advice and training on planning policy and development matters to the public, Members and other professionals
  • Support development management colleagues in interpreting policy for planning applications
  • Assist in monitoring planning policies.


The prospective candidate should:
  • Have previous neighbourhood plan experience, but not essential
  • Be RTPI accredited or RTPI eligible
  • Be driven and focused
  • Have experience of examinations and consultations
  • Hold a degree in a relevant field.


The role is a 3 month contract, with some level of home working will be offered. A minimum of one day from home, however the client is happy to look at the possibility of two days at home and three in the office. The rate is negotiable depending on experience.

If you think your skills and experience would be suited to this role, please call 020 7766 9004 and ask for Alex!

We have many other opportunities currently available, if you would like to discuss anything, please call 020 7766 9000 and ask for Jamie, Harriet or Sohan.

Company

The Town Planning Team at Oyster Partnership are specialists in both the interim and permanent markets across the public and private sectors.

Our public sector team covers all levels of interim vacancies from Assistant level to Heads of Service across the UK in development management, policy, enforcement, economic development, conservation and urban design.

Our private sector team works with some of the biggest names in Property across the UK from Graduate to Director level. We recruit into consultancies, house builders, commercial developers, renewable energy companies, and waste management companies.

We strive to achieve results for client and candidates by building strong relationships through a friendly consultative service that has helped us become the award winning firm we are today.

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Telephone
020 7766 9000
Location
St Albans House
57-59 Haymarket
London
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SW1Y 4QX
GB

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