Job Advertisement: Senior Planning Officer (Local Plan)
Are you a passionate planning professional looking to make a real impact? Join our dynamic Strategic Planning Policy and Specialist Advice Team as a Senior Planning Officer in beautiful Nibley, South Gloucestershire! This temporary position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our community's built and natural environment while ensuring essential homes, jobs, and infrastructure.
Contract Details:
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £24.22
End Date: January 30, 2026
Working Pattern: Full Time
Driving Required: Yes (pool cars available)
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Senior Planning Officer, you will play a crucial role in delivering the council's statutory planning policy framework. Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing Examination Evidence: Develop matter statements that articulate the council's stance on policies and allocations within the Submission Local Plan.
Leading Modifications: Craft main modifications and statements of common ground, collaborating with neighbouring authorities and government agencies.
Reviewing Representations: analyse submissions from participants, formulating thoughtful officer responses.
Expert Witness Role: utilise your expertise during the Local Plan examination, contributing to public hearing sessions.
Project Management: Oversee the commissioning and management of external consultants, producing vital technical evidence and supporting studies.
Presenting Findings: Share insights during internal senior officer briefings, formal council meetings, and external engagements.
What We Need From You, To succeed in this role, you should possess:
A degree or equivalent qualification in a related field, such as town planning.
Significant experience in planning practise, particularly in housing policy/supply and site allocations.
Proven expertise in preparing for and delivering evidence at Local Plan or Development Plan Document examinations.
Eligibility or intent to work towards membership with the Royal Town Planning Institute.
A comprehensive understanding of planning policy and legislation related to local plan making.
Why Join Us?
Impactful Work: Contribute to a project that directly influences the future of South Gloucestershire.
Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation.
Flexible Hybrid Working: Enjoy a hybrid working model with a minimum of one office day per week (Tuesday) at our Badminton Road office in Yate.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and help shape our community's future, we want to hear from you! Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey in planning.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and passion for planning to our recruitment team. Join us in making a difference in South Gloucestershire!
We can't wait to meet you!
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