Senior Planning Officer (Local Plan)

Description

Job Advertisement: Senior Planning Officer

Location: Yate

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £24.22

Working Pattern: part-time 18.50 hours a week

Driving Required: Yes

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the planning sector? Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Strategic Planning Policy and Specialist Advice Team in the vibrant town of Yate! Just an 11-minute walk from Yate train station, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about shaping sustainable communities.

### About the Role:

As a Senior Planning Officer, you will play a vital role in progressing our client's planning policy work. You will be responsible for formulating planning policies, preparing supporting research, and engaging with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and Council objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Formulate planning policy and conduct timely research to support new Local Plan initiatives.

Collaborate with Council officers, members, and external agencies, ensuring effective communication and negotiation.

Serve as an expert witness at hearings, public examinations, and court proceedings.

Provide complex planning policy advice to implement local and national planning policies.

Identify service delivery improvements and promote the team's services.### About You:

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

A degree in Town Planning or a related subject, along with considerable experience in planning practise (KSE 1, 2, and 4).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present technical information clearly (KSE 8).

A current driving licence, as you will be required to travel for site visits and meetings.

A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage competing tasks efficiently..

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