Senior Planning Policy Officer

New Senior Planning Policy Position - £25-£35/hr - Long Term Contract - Immediate start

Your new company

The Position will be in a London Borough Council. This council is keen on local regeneration that suits the culture and needs of the community. They are ambitious in their outreach and setting targets in achieving a more sustainable and creating better living areas for their community.

This need for constant improvement and positive change is an aspect in which they instil and encourage from their employees. They are one of the few council's that pride themselves on being at the forefront of regeneration across London. There expertise in planning has therefore created a work environment in which employees have thrived and will continue to do so.

Your new role

Key areas of work would be:

Support and take responsibility for the work of the team in the development, implementation, review and monitoring of local planning policies and strategy, including the Statutory Development Plan, Infrastructure Plans, Neighbourhood Planning, Supplementary Planning Documents and Conservation Area Character Appraisals.

Provide expert advice relating to planning policy and related matters (such as, sustainability appraisal, conservation, environmental protection, design, land uses) and community infrastructure at pre-application and planning application stage and where appropriate as an expert witness in support of planning and related appeals.

Prepare and present technical reports for public forum on policy and related matters including reporting the effectiveness and performance of planning policy (such as the AMR) to Council and public meetings.

Provide technical assessments and draft responses to the policies and strategies of other agencies, such as Government, Mayor of London, adjoining authorities and other statutory bodies.


What you'll need to succeed

To apply expertise consistent with the role within a specialist team within the Planning service and contribute to the delivery of team outcomes by applying detailed technical/professional knowledge and skills and through a personal caseload of projects and/or applications.

At more senior levels, the post holder will be expected to support the development of more junior staff and take individual responsibility for projects and initiatives that contribute positively to the delivery of the service, team or corporate plan objectives and values.



What you'll get in return

Some of the amazing benefits you'll get will be a competitive salary £25-£35/hr, as well as work in an established team, and a flexible working environment.

You will be in a role that is on an ongoing basis and there is a chance for a long-term position.

In addition, with the role you will be able to exercise your talents in an encouraging
work environmental.

You will be able to work creatively with a welcoming team that is supportive.

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