Senior Planning and Project Officer

Overview

Senior Planning and Project Officer role within Planning Policy. Based in Newcastle and Gateshead as part of a joint Local Plan development effort.

We work hard to create a great place in which to live, work, and visit. We are responsible for providing all local government services including social services, waste management, housing, and education. We are committed to making our residents’ lives happier and healthier. You will be part of a diverse, talented, and resourceful team striving to deliver our ambitions. Our colleagues are committed to our values of proud, fair, and ambitious which are at the centre of everything we do.

Planning Policy is key to delivering growth and the priorities for our residents and communities. The role will be central to supporting the delivery of growth and regeneration and we will seek to develop a Local Plan to promote and develop housing and expand the economy, in line with our ambitions. In becoming a greener, more sustainable place, we will develop policies which promote green and sustainable growth, working closely with our communities and stakeholders.

As a Senior Planning and Project Officer you will work on preparation of a joint Local Plan for Newcastle and Gateshead. This will include scoping evidence, plan development, public consultation and preparing for the examination in public. You will take responsibility for the housing workstream, monitoring progress and risks. You will make an important and positive contribution to the team, supporting the delivery of corporate objectives contributing to addressing climate change, poverty and the cost-of-living crisis.

You will be a highly motivated and ambitious individual with demonstrable post qualification experience in planning policy including in evidence and policy development and an in-depth knowledge of the legislation and planning policy guidance.

You will be a strong, open and transparent communicator, with excellent verbal and written skills, and be comfortable engaging with stakeholders, both within and outside our organisation.

See the supporting documents for the full job description and other important information about working with us.

Contact Emma Warneford, Senior Specialist Planning, at emm for more information about this job.

The closing date for all applications is 19 June 2026.

Apply online at , select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.