SPEC - Policy Officer (PO/SPO)
Posted 3 days ago by Carrington West
£45 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Nationwide
Summary: The Planning Policy Officer role involves supporting the preparation of an emerging Local Plan for a Local Authority in the North East on a flexible, hybrid working basis. The position is initially for a 6-month contract with potential for extension, focusing on policy drafting and evidence gathering for a Local Plan review extending to the 2040s. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Planning Policy Planner eager to influence local development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the preparation and progression of the emerging Local Plan
- Assisting with policy drafting and evidence base production
- Contributing towards Regulation 18 consultation preparation
- Working on strategic growth, regeneration, employment delivery and town centre renewal priorities
- Liaising with internal departments, stakeholders and external consultants where required
- Supporting the delivery of a long-term planning vision for the borough through to the 2040s
Key Skills:
- Experience in Planning Policy
- Strong understanding of Local Plan preparation
- Ability to draft policy and produce evidence bases
- Knowledge of strategic growth and regeneration
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Salary (Rate): £45.00/hour
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
description: Planning Policy Officer North East £40-45 p/hour Working Pattern: Flexible / Hybrid working available Job Ref - 64643 A Local Authority in the North East is looking to appoint an experienced Planning Policy professional to support the preparation of its emerging Local Plan on an initial 6-month contract basis, with strong potential for extension. This is an exciting opportunity to join the authority at a pivotal stage of plan-making, as work progresses on a full Local Plan review through to the 2040s. The team is now moving into early policy drafting and evidence gathering ahead of upcoming Regulation 18 consultation work.
The role - Supporting the preparation and progression of the emerging Local Plan - Assisting with policy drafting and evidence base production - Contributing towards Regulation 18 consultation preparation - Working on strategic growth, regeneration, employment delivery and town centre renewal priorities - Liaising with internal departments, stakeholders and external consultants where required - Supporting the delivery of a long-term planning vision for the borough through to the 2040s This role would suit an experienced Planning Policy Planner looking to play a key role in shaping a new-generation Local Plan within a forward-thinking authority.
Please Ryan at Carrington West for a confidential discussion on this role, or email if you are short of time to chat.
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