*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)var(thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(header-height)min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:26b22391-7b83-4d8b-bc25-bbbfe306862c-1" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:26b22391-7b83-4d8b-bc25-bbbfe306862c-1" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"> Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer Lancashire / North West England £45–60 per hour (£4500) Inside IR35 6-Month Initial Contract A Local Authority in Lancashire is looking to appoint an experienced Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer to support their Planning Policy function on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a role with highly flexible working arrangements, with the council open to both part-time and full-time applicants. You’ll be supporting the team across a range of policy work, helping to drive forward key planning policy projects and contribute to the authority’s wider strategic planning objectives. Key Responsibilities: • Supporting planning policy preparation and development • Assisting with Local Plan and evidence base work • Preparing reports, policy documents, and consultation material • Engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders • Providing technical planning policy advice where required Requirements: • Previous Local Authority Planning Policy experience • Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework • Experience contributing to Local Plan work and policy documents • Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively The council offers very flexible working arrangements and is happy to consider candidates on either a part-time or full-time basis. If this position could be of interest, please get in touch for more information. Reach me on Tommie.Blashill@vividresourcing.com or 0161 470 5506