Senior Town Planning Officer Bradford / Hybrid
£50.00 per hour Umbrella
A local authority is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planning Officer to support the preparation, delivery and implementation of the District's Local Plan and wider strategic planning priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and contribute to Local Plan documents, SPDs, Neighbourhood Plans and planning policy projects.
* Lead on key policy areas including housing, employment, retail and environment.
* Provide planning policy advice on development proposals, sustainability and planning obligations.
* Prepare evidence and represent the Council at Examinations, Inquiries, Hearings and Appeals where required.
* Monitor planning performance, legislation and policy changes, maintaining data and reporting systems.
* Produce reports and briefings for committees, senior management and stakeholders.
* Work with internal teams, regional partners and external organisations to support strategic planning objectives.
Requirements
* Strong experience in planning policy / Local Plan preparation.
* Good knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
* Experience within a local authority planning environment.
* Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills.
* GIS/data management experience desirable.
* We can only accept application from candidates that have the right to work in the UK.
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