Senior Planning Policy Officer; Monitoring and S106

Senior Planning Policy Officer (Monitoring and S106)

Salary £48,165 to £52,518 per annum (Inclusive of Market Supplement)

Basis Full time, Permanent – Full Time

Location:

Braintree

Are you passionate about creating high‑quality places, influencing strategic planning and delivering meaningful outcomes for local communities? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Planning Policy Officer (Monitoring and S106) to join our team and play a key part in shaping the future of Braintree.

About the Role

As a senior member of the Planning Policy Team, you will lead on complex work streams, contribute to the development of the Council’s Local Plan, lead on the monitoring of housing delivery and S106 and support a wide range of planning policy initiatives that help guide sustainable growth across the district.

You will have responsibility for ensuring the Council complies with legislative requirements in relation to monitoring S106 planning obligations, including providing supervision of day‑to‑day tasks of the team to ensure delivery of an excellent service.

You will also ensure the Council complies with reporting requirements and internal performance management targets, working to agreed and identifiable timescales. In addition, this role leads on monitoring of housing delivery and 5‑year Housing Land Supply, which provides the opportunity to act as an expert witness at Public Inquiries as necessary.

• Have a degree in Town Planning or a related subject
• Be a Chartered Town Planner or be eligible for membership of a relevant professional institution
• Have experience of Planning Appeals including Hearings/Public Inquiries
• Have knowledge and understanding of CIL regulations, statutory guidance and S106 Agreements
• Have a working knowledge of planning law, 5‑year housing and supply, standard method and housing monitoring
• Have a sound understanding of the local plan process
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively across teams and with key stakeholders
• Have a flexible approach to work, good organisational skills and contribute positively in a team environment

• Flexible working
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:
Tuesday 7th July 2026.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 20th July 2026.