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Principal Policy Officer

Employer
Park Avenue Recruitment
Location
Surrey
Salary
£35 - £45 per hour
Closing date
9 Nov 2019

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

Job Details



I am currently working with a Surrey based Local Planning Authority, who are looking to bring on a Policy Planner to help with the Local Plan work.

The post plays a significant role in ensuring the right infrastructure is secured and delivered in connection with new developments. The successful contractor will need to be adept at developing and managing systems. You will be involved in progressing a revised community infrastructure levy charging schedule for the district as well as working on developing guidance on developer contributions to ensure the district is well placed to deliver quality development supported by appropriate infrastructure.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversee, project manage and assist in the production of documents making up the local plan
  • Carry out research into a variety of topics as part of the work on the preparation of the local plan and other policy documents
  • Write briefs, employ consultants and manage contracts for specialist work and projects
  • Attend project meetings with internal and external stakeholders (including evening meetings when requested)
  • Prepare draft sections of the local plan and supplementary planning documents and papers and reports on them and other planning policy issues, including consultation documents for officers and Members
  • Carry out consultations on the local plan and other planning policy documents including attendance at exhibitions and meetings
  • Prepare and present evidence supporting the Council's case at the Examination
  • Provide advice on and assistance to town and parish councils preparing or wishing to prepare Neighbourhood Development Plans Provide professional advice and training on planning policy and development matters to the public, Members and other professionals
  • Assist in the supervision of the work of junior planning or technical officers
  • Assist in other aspects of the team's work including input into county and other cross-authority planning arrangements, management of the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nature conservation and transportation matters
  • Support development management colleagues in interpreting policy for planning applications





It is imperative that you have a degree in a related discipline, or equivalent level of qualification or experience.

Company

Park Avenue Recruitment specializes specifically and solely in helping Town Planning professionals secure their next career move.

We are working with public and private sector clients nationwide, and are keen to share our extensive network and established relationships with you, to provide a tailored, consultative and honest service.

As well as this, we are comprised of experienced and established consultants, so you can feel safe in the knowledge that you are placing your reputation, and job search, in safe hands.

Park Avenue focuses on recruiting for positions from Graduate to Director level on an interim and permanent basis in the following planning-based disciplines:

Development Management

Planning Policy

Planning Enforcement

Building Control

Urban Design

Conservation & Historical Buildings

S106/CIL

Economic Development

Interim Management

 

Whether you are considering a change, want to find a planning consultant to fit your needs, or simply want to have a chat, we are always happy to hear from you.

Amy Holt   - Planning Team Manager – 020 3795 4828

                    amy@park-avenue.co.uk

Liam South - South East England Specialist - 020 3795 4828

                        liam@park-avenue.co.uk

Billy Hiron - Midlands and the North Specialist - 020 3795 4828

                        billy@park-avenue.co.uk

Natasha Marriott - East England Specialist - 020 3795 4828

                        natasha@park-avenue.co.uk

Shannon O'Sullivan - South West England Specialist - 020 3795 4828

                        shannon@park-avenue.co.uk

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 3795 4828
Location
Finsgate
57 Cranwood Street
London
London
EC1V 9EE
United Kingdom

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