Policy Planner

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Job reference REQ
05787 Date posted 27/07/2026 Final date to receive applications 24/08/2026 Location The Quays Salary £37,280.00 - £40,777.00 per annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Planning and Enforcement Attachments JD PS Combined Policy Planner Engl.docx

JD PS Combined Policy Planner CYMRAEG.docx Reasons to work for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, experienced and self-motivated individual to join a multi-discipline Planning Policy team in Neath Port Talbot. This position is a temporary one year contract

As a Policy Planner, you will support the team in a range of planning policy matters whilst playing a key role in the preparation, monitoring and review of the Local Development Plan, including formulation of planning policy and the production and commissioning of key evidence-based documents.

You will be required to prepare reports and help make recommendations on a range of planning policy matters and to appear on behalf of the Council at the Examination in Public and Planning Appeals. Part of the role will be to contribute towards on-going regional collaboration and assist in the preparation of joint evidence studies and methodologies.

The role will help shape the direction of strategic planning and candidates should have a proven track record of carrying out research and analysis across a range of planning portfolios. You should demonstrate an aptitude to deliver positive outcomes and promote sustainable development and growth. Previous experience of partnership working and public engagement/consultation and the ability to work on your own initiative is essential.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a sound knowledge of National Planning Policy and Legislation, in particular the Local Development Plan process, and be familiar with the workings of a professional planning office within local government.

Candidates are required to hold an RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have considerable experience in a similar discipline.

We would welcome those with experience in the following areas:

• Planning Policy, including the development of evidence based strategy/policy making and monitoring for a range of topic/portfolio areas.
• Implementation of relevant legislation, regulations and national/regional policies.
• Delivering extensive public engagement and consultation programmes.
• Providing evidence at Examination in Public and Appeals.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

For an informal discussion, please contact (Lana Beynon) on

** Interviews to be held on the 3 rd and 4 th of September 2026.

DBS requirements:

• This post is not subject to a DBS check

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