Principal Planning Policy Officer- South East
Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this South East based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer.
This is an initial 6 month contract position paying up to £55 per hour inside IR35.
We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come from a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan.
The LPA need someone to help draft compliant scopes for evidence base for the local plan - initially the SHELAA - strategic housing and employment land availability assessment and Gypsy, Traveller study.
You will be an experienced and motivated Planner who is degree and preferably masters qualified and have MRTPI status or be working towards it. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills.
Rates are negotiable between £50 to £55h (DOE)
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If you are keen to discuss this position in more detail please do not hesitate to call our Town Planning recruitment specialist, Liam Shea on (phone number removed) or apply here.
If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on (phone number removed), we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you