We are seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Planner to join a high-profile public sector planning team during a critical period of policy development, consultation analysis and examination preparation. This Senior Strategic Planner position is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in local government, regional government or a comparable public body, with experience handling complex planning policy, statutory processes and cross-authority engagement.
Day to day of the role
- Lead or contribute to strategic planning work across spatial strategy, infrastructure, housing, environment, design and wider policy priorities
- Provide expert advice on planning policy, spatial development trends and statutory planning matters affecting London
- Support the preparation, review and delivery of strategic plans, supplementary guidance, planning frameworks and infrastructure assessments
- Assess strategic planning applications and contribute to negotiations relating to planning obligations, infrastructure and development impacts
- Review local plans, development plan documents and associated guidance, providing detailed conformity and policy advice
- Prepare reports, briefings, consultation responses and speeches for senior leaders, committees and external stakeholders
- Represent planning policy positions at examinations, hearings, inquiries and partnership meetings
- Work closely with boroughs, public bodies and external partners on cross-boundary and strategic planning matters
- Lead or support policy development and research projects, ensuring delivery to tight public sector deadlines and governance standards
- Contribute flexibly to wider planning and corporate priorities as required
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Degree or professional qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Significant experience working as a Senior Strategic Planner or in a comparable planning role within the public sector
- Strong background in local authority, regional authority, government or other public sector planning environments
- Excellent knowledge of national planning policy, statutory planning processes and strategic planning issues affecting London
- Senior-level expertise across at least three areas such as spatial planning, infrastructure planning, Section 106, CIL, local plans, supplementary guidance, development management, urban design or heritage
- Proven experience preparing or advising on policy documents, planning frameworks, infrastructure assessments or area-based plans within a public sector setting
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities, political sensitivities and fixed statutory timescales
- Excellent research, analysis and report-writing skills, including the ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working with elected members, senior officers, public sector partners and external agencies
- RTPI membership and GIS skills would be advantageous
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate of £50 - £55 per hour Umbrella
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to work on high-profile strategic planning projects within the public sector
- Exposure to complex planning policy, statutory processes and London-wide development issues
- Varied role with scope to work across multiple planning specialisms
- Full-time weekday schedule for the duration of the contract
Rate:
£55/hour
Location:
London
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Consulting
Seniority Level:
Senior