Planning Policy Officer

Working within our strategic planning team, you will contribute to and lead elements of the preparation, monitoring and delivery of the Greater Lincolnshire Spatial Development Strategy. You will:

• Develop strategic planning policies and guidance.
• Work with local authorities, government departments, statutory agencies and regional partners.
• Analyse planning, economic and environmental evidence to inform policy development.
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior officers, elected members and external stakeholders.
• Manage projects and consultants to support policy development.
• Lead consultation and engagement activities with communities and stakeholders.
• Support wider strategic planning functions including Mayoral Development Orders and the Community Infrastructure Levy where required., These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

The postholder is expected to uphold GLCCA's values and contribute to organisational transformation.

Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA's safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual who can combine strong analytical skills with a collaborative approach.

• A degree-level qualification in planning, geography, environmental studies or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of planning policy, national planning guidance and planning legislation.
• Experience of research, analysis and evidence gathering.
• The ability to interpret data and use insight to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A strategic mindset and the confidence to work across complex policy issues.

Experience of partnership working, consultation and project management would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority is looking for a Planning Policy Officer to play a key role in developing the area's first Spatial Development Strategy and helping to shape the future of our communities, economy and environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of strategic planning across one of England's largest and most ambitious geographies. You will help develop evidence-based planning policies that support housing delivery, economic growth, infrastructure investment and environmental enhancement across Greater Lincolnshire.

• The opportunity to help shape one of the UK's emerging Combined Authorities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to a competitive local government pension scheme and employee benefits package.