What's involved with this role: Local Plan Senior Planning Officer Bradford 5283572 £35.98 per hour PAYE Initial contract for 2 months We are seeking candidates with experience providing policy advice, manage and interpret data, and use digital and GIS systems to inform evidence-based decision-making and ensure the Local Plan remains up to date, effective and responsive to changing needs. The role: The Senior Planning Officer will play a key role in shaping the future of the District by contributing to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Local Plan and associated planning policy documents. Working within a collaborative team environment, the role supports the delivery of a sustainable development strategy that addresses local priorities, meets statutory planning requirements and guides future growth. Key Accountabilities Contribute to the research, drafting, and review of Local Plan documents, supplementary planning documents and other policy materials to ensure compliance with national and local planning frameworks. Provide clear and accurate planning policy advice to colleagues, councillors, developers and the public to support decision-making and the delivery of sustainable development. Develop, implement and maintain effective systems to monitor Local Plan performance, including data collection, analysis and reporting on key indicators. Use GIS, digital tools and other ICT systems to manage spatial and statistical data, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and supports plan-making and monitoring processes. Prepare reports, consultation materials, presentations and other documents that communicate complex planning information in a clear and accessible way. Assist with managing allocated budgets, ensuring expenditure is monitored and remains within agreed limits. Key Criteria Proven experience of contributing to the preparation, delivery or monitoring of planning policy documents or related strategic planning work. Demonstrate a good understanding of planning law, national planning policy, and the statutory processes involved in preparing and monitoring Local Plans. Demonstrates understanding of one or more key policy areas such as housing, environment, transport or infrastructure. Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information and data, drawing logical conclusions to inform decisions and policy development. Proficient in using ICT systems, including GIS and other digital tools, to support planning and monitoring work. Ability to use professional judgement, initiative and creativity to develop practical and effective solutions to planning issues. Ability to monitor budgets and ensure spending remains within agreed limits. 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. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. VW Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.