Senior Planning Officer; Local Plan

Our client is a Local Authority based in West Yorkshire and they require a Senior Planning Policy Officer to join them for a hybrid contract role.

This contract will initially be offered for 3 months though it could be extended beyond this. The rate offered is £50/hr Umbrella and this role is inside IR35.

You will be required to:

• Contribute to and prepare a range of planning policy documents to maintain an up to date and effective Local Plan for the District, which provides a sustainable development strategy which addresses the District's priorities and meets statutory requirements.
• To contribute to the implementation of the Local Plan through providing policy advice and guidance, and the preparation and publication of data and information, as required.
• To develop, implement and maintain effective performance monitoring systems in support of the Local Plan, including appropriate data and collection systems and providing information by GIS, digital and electronic means as well as within relevant reports.

To apply for this role you will need a relevant degree level qualification and, ideally, professional accreditation. You must have at least 3yrs of recent experience of having worked for UK Local Authorities in similar Planning Policy roles and demonstrable understanding of UK town planning procedures, providing a solid foundation for effective decision-making and proven experience in planning policy work. You must be able to demonstrate experience in public participation/engagement, fostering collaborative relationships within the community.

Holding a Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute would be beneficial.

Our client offers hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in office (Tues & Thurs)