Overview

Job Title: Senior Planning Policy Officer

Ref: N Warwickshire 5275683

Pay rate: £19.32 per hour PAYE

Role length: Anticipated 6 - 7 months

Working arrangements: Hybrid working will be considered

Additional requirement: Full valid Driving Licence

The role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer to carry out statutory plan making, preparation of supplementary planning guidance, and initiatives to help improve the borough.

Key responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of statutory planning policies, borough-wide studies, supplementary guidance, development frameworks, and action plans — including managing project timelines, coordinating consultation strategies, and preparing draft documents and reports
• Preparing policy impact reports in response to proposals from other planning authorities and public agencies
• Providing clear planning policy advice to Development Control teams and other departments, ensuring effective cross-departmental coordination
• Monitoring and evaluating planning policies and proposals in line with council or government requirements
• Supporting conservation initiatives and environmental improvements across the borough in line with council priorities
• Identifying and securing external funding opportunities from UK Government, EU, and other sources to benefit the borough
• Representing the authority at public meetings, consultations, exhibitions, and inter-agency forums, including attending on behalf of senior officers
• Assisting with local studies and planning projects under the direction of the Forward Planning Manager
• Drafting reports and planning documents essential to the delivery of Forward Planning responsibilities
• Ensuring statutory consultations and grant applications are compliant, financially viable, and aligned with policies and procedures

What the client is looking for

• Degree (or equivalent) in Planning or a related area
• Membership of the MRTPI or equivalent professional qualification including working towards membership
• Experience and knowledge of successful Development Plan preparation in a Local Planning Authority
• Awareness of the changing planning policy background, together with the sustainability agenda
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
• Ability to work with a variety of IT software packages
• Good negotiation skills
• An understanding of project management
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and helpful manner and able to deal with stressful situations

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.

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