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Job details Job reference REQ00000018661 Date posted 18/07/2025 Application closing date 13/08/2025 Location CARLISLE Salary £39,513 - £40,476 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Planning Policy Officer - CMB1927e Job description
Location: Civic Centre, Carlisle
Salary: £39,513 - £40,476 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join Cumberland Councils Planning Policy team, which plays a key role in shaping the future of the area through the development and delivery of the Local Plan and other planning policy documents. These documents form the statutory framework for making planning decisions and support the Councils wider objectives around health, growth, housing, the environment, and infrastructure.
In this role, you will provide professional planning advice, expertise and support across all aspects of the planning policy function of the Council with particular emphasis on the production of the Cumberland Local Plan. In particular to take responsibility for, drafting policy, site assessments and supporting the procurement and management of external commissions. You will also prepare background papers for Members and for the Local Plan Examination
You will work corporately and with external partners to ensure that the Councils planning policies contribute to the priorities of the community and the Council, as well as with Development Management colleagues to provide effective pre-application and master planning input with developers.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who Were Looking For
Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact please contact Chris Hoban by email at or Neil Cole at .
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing. While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Application and Interview information
* Closing date: Wednesday 13th August 2025
* Interview date: week commencing 1st September 2025
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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