Job Title: Principal Planning Policy Officer Location: Guildhall 1, High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1EU Client: Royal Borough of Kingston Category: Planning Contract Type: Agency Worker (Temporary Assignment) Start Date: 2nd June 2025 End Date: 31st May 2026 Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday Hybrid Working: Yes - flexible/hybrid options available Pay Rates: Umbrella/Ltd: £45.00 per hour Are you a seasoned Planning Policy professional looking for your next contract opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Principal Planning Policy Officer (Grade J) on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kingston. Key Responsibilities: Lead on the development and delivery of local planning policy frameworks Prepare statutory and non-statutory policy documents Provide expert policy advice on planning applications and major developments Represent the council at hearings, meetings, and examinations Monitor and respond to national policy and legislation changes Support and guide junior officers and manage external consultants when required Requirements: Substantial experience in planning policy, ideally within local government Strong understanding of relevant planning legislation and frameworks RTPI membership desirable Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills To apply, please send your CV to: Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy