Minerals & Waste Principal Officer Policy; Hybrid

Minerals & Waste Principal Officer Policy (Hybrid) needed in Taunton, £49.09ph
PAYE - Reference: OR19911

1-2 days office based.

• Lead the preparation, monitoring, and review of the mineral plan and waste core strategy, as well as support development of the local plan for the wider Somerset area.
• Commission as necessary external consultants to support in the delivery of the evidence base for the mineral and waste plans, plus any supporting topic papers that may be required. This role also has responsibility for monitoring and overseeing the performance of the consultants. Also assist in the preparation, monitoring, and review of local plans and strategies for the wider Somerset Area.
• Provide expert advice on planning policies and regulations related to minerals and waste developments. Also leads the Policy team in commenting on planning submissions to the wider service, from a mineral and waste safeguarding perspective.
• Conduct research and data analysis to support policy development and planning decisions.
• Has responsibility for the production, consultation and publication of annual statutory reports that the M&W planning authority is required to deliver (Local Aggregate Assessment, Authority Monitoring Report, etc) Undertake the role of Lead Officer on Nuclear Legacy related business. Sit with Elected Members on the Nuclear Legacy Advisory Forum and other National fora.
• Liaise with the Economic Development service to ensure consistency of approach and complimentary practice in the interests.
• Oversee public consultations and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to planning committees.
• Represent the client at public inquiries, appeals, and other forums.
• Liaise with developers, local communities, and government agencies.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing guidance and support.
• Monitor and review mineral and waste sites against planning permissions and legal agreements.
• Investigate and enforce planning breaches and take appropriate action.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of local planning policies and strategies, including those of external organisations such as the Marine Management Organisation, Exmoor National Park and those Authorities with which maintains Memorandum of Understanding, Statements of Common Ground or similar.
• Manage complaints and resolve issues related to mineral and waste operations from a Policy perspective.
• Manage a caseload of complex and controversial planning consultations and ensure that they have the necessary sign-off according to the scheme of delegation.
• Take decisions with regard to planning responses in line with the scheme of delegation.
• Ensure that the team meet performance targets for response times.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV  the reference number.

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