Planning Policy Officer

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the North West with their search for an experienced planning officer to operate within the Policy Team.

This role is initially set for a 3-month contract however it is almost certain that it will last for 6 months+.

Purpose of the Post:

To assist the Development Plans Manager in the preparation and implementation of planning policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.         To be responsible for the collection, organisation and evaluation of information required to support policy development.

2.         To be responsible for the preparation, monitoring and review of statutory and non-statutory planning policies including the drafting of all relevant documents.

3.         To provide policy advice on relevant planning applications.

4.         To advise the public, elected members, outside organisations and other professionals on planning policy matters.

Candidate Requirement:

Degree / Diploma in Town Planning accredited by the RTPI or a degree in a related discipline allowing membership of the RTPI

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CARRINGTON WEST RATE : £30-35 Per Hour

Please call Ben Hitchman on 02393 876027 for a confidential discussion on this role, or click ‘apply’.

We are actively recruiting for various roles, so if this one isn’t quite right for you, the chances are that we have something that will be a good fit.