Principal Planning Policy Officer

Principal Planning Policy Officer

12-month Contract
Hybrid working – office attendance once a fortnight

My client is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer to join our Planning Policy team on a 12-month contract
, with a specific focus on identifying, assessing and bringing forward housing sites to support plan-making and housing delivery.

This is a key role supporting the council’s response to housing need and national planning policy, working closely with development management, housing, regeneration and external stakeholders.

The post offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement
, with attendance in the office required once a fortnight
.

You will:

• Lead on the identification, assessment and allocation of housing sites
  , including SHLAA/HELAA-type work
• Manage and assess site submissions from landowners, developers and agents
• Prepare and contribute to Local Plan policies, evidence base documents and reports
• Provide professional planning policy advice on housing supply, land availability and deliverability
• Support public consultation exercises and stakeholder engagement
• Work collaboratively with internal services, neighbouring authorities and external partners