Overview
JOB TITLE: Senior Planning Officer - Development Management Office
REF: N Northamptonshire RQ1603697
Pay rate: £38.89 per hour PAYE
Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 3 months
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working, Mainly office based, at least 3 days in the office.
The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Senior Development Management Officer with experience either of being responsible for a range of non-major planning applications, or planning policy projects. You will manage and support projects, evidence documents, and policy development through town planning adoption processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake research to build and maintain a strong evidence base for policy.
* Deliver local plan objectives for specific topics or spatial areas.
* Maintain broad policy knowledge and develop specialist expertise; prepare briefings.
* Support communities with neighbourhood planning.
* Lead/assist in public participation and community engagement activities.
* Manage databases, monitor trends, and analyse evidence for policy development.
* Provide policy advice on complex planning applications and corporate projects.
* Prepare statements, represent the Council at appeals, hearings, and court.
* Support delivery of special projects as required.
* Draft commissioning briefs and support consultant procurement.
* Assist with applying IT and GIS in planning policy processes.
What the client is looking for
* A relevant degree or equivalent qualification to allow access to Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent)
* Licentiate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).
* Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent). - desirable
* Demonstration of extended experience either of being responsible for a range of non-major planning applications, or planning policy projects.
* Experience of using computerised planning systems and GIS.
* Working knowledge of current planning legislation and practice.
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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