Principal Planning Policy Officer

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Southwest in the search for a Principal Policy Officer, to support the council's Town Planning department on an initial 6-month contract.

The post holder will be required to deal with a wide range of complex technical work to support the preparation of a new Local Plan. Key responsibilities will include procuring evidence (e.g., housing and employment needs), working on flood risk assessments, and completing sustainability appraisals.

Experience in a similar position is necessary. It would be beneficial to hold a postgraduate degree in planning, regeneration, or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.

The council is looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements with home working provided.

Carrington West Pay Rate - £50 per hour (Flexible subject to experience)

Job  - 57348

Please call Cameron de Wit on for a confidential discussion on this role, or email our planning team if you are short of time to chat:

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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supplies clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior, or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.