Planning Policy Lead

Salary: PO5-8 (scp 35-38) £47,665 to £50,908 per annum

Closing Date:
Monday 26th October 2026

Council Offices - Clitheroe

EDP
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PO5-8 (scp 35-38) £47,665 to £50,908 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

Are you an experienced planning professional with a passion for place-making and strategic planning? Do you want to play a leading role in shaping sustainable growth and delivering positive outcomes for communities?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Policy professional to lead the preparation, examination, adoption, monitoring and review of the Council's Local Plan and associated planning policy documents.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning and Housing, you will take a leading role in driving the Council's plan-making function and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative and policy requirements.

You will manage complex planning policy projects, oversee consultation programmes, prepare and present evidence at Local Plan examinations, and provide expert advice to Members, senior officers and external stakeholders.

If you are an ambitious planning professional looking to make a significant impact on the future of our communities, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape a thriving, sustainable and prosperous borough for generations to come.

Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.