Principal Planning Policy Officer
Posted Today by Carrington West
£55 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Surrey
Summary: The Principal Planning Policy Officer role involves working with a Surrey-based Local Authority on a 6-month contract, focusing on developing policies for the Local Plan. Candidates should have a strong background in national planning policy, preferably from a Local Authority, and be capable of managing tight deadlines with minimal supervision. The position requires excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of planning legislation and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop broad content of policies for the Local Plan.
- Work towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Prioritize daily workloads effectively.
- Utilize strong knowledge of national planning policy.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Degree in Planning, preferably with a Master's qualification.
- MRTPI status or working towards it.
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation and processes.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in a Local Authority setting.
Salary (Rate): £55.00/hour
City: Surrey
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Principal Planning Policy Officer- Surrey
Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this Surrey based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer.
This is an initial 6 month contract position paying up to £55 per hour inside IR35.
We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come from a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan.
You will be an experienced and motivated Planner who is degree and preferably masters qualified and have MRTPI status or be working towards it. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills.
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