A Senior Policy Planner is urgently needed by a Local Planning Authority based in the North West for a rolling 6-month contract. You will play a lead role in assisting with the development, preparation, and revision of the councils Local Plan, progressing key documents through to Examination in Public and eventual adoption. This will involve reviewing and updating existing Local Plan documents in conjunction with thematic policy areas covering housing, employment land, and demographic trends. Additionally, you will update and coordinate key stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver robust planning policy frameworks that facilitate the continued growth, investment, and development of one of the North West's most vibrant areas. The key responsibilities of this post include Preparing, reviewing, and developing the council's Local Plan and affiliated thematic policy areas drafting technical planning policy documents. Preparing statutory and non-statutory supporting documents, Progressing Local Plan policies through all relevant informal and statutory procedures, Managing, appointing, and coordinating the work of external consultants, conducting member briefings, coordinating extensive consultation exercises through liaison with community groups and strategic partners Reviewing and updating existing evidence base and policy documents to maximize the effectiveness of the council's Local Plan and emerging policies Appearing and representing the council at examination when necessary, and providing detailed policy comments for large-scale development applications. To be successful in this role, candidates should have practical experience as a Senior or Principal Policy Planner working on the delivery and implementation of Local Plan policies. Furthermore, you should be adept at drafting Local Plan documents with exemplary written and verbal communication skills. For further details please contact Alex Ashman at Macdonald & Company on 020 7318 5261 or email; aashmanmacdonaldandcompany.com