Senior Planning Officer (Policy)
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council is looking for a dynamic and motivated Senior Planning Officer (Policy) to take a leading role in delivering a wide range of planning policy matters. This is an exciting opportunity to join an authority with a recently adopted Borough Plan Review and play a key part in developing and delivering a new Local Plan.
Responsibilities
* Contributing to the formulation and delivery of the Local Plan, from initial stages through to adoption.
* Preparing and, where relevant, commissioning key planning documents and evidence‑based studies.
* Providing expert planning policy advice to internal teams, Members, stakeholders and the public.
* Representing the Council at meetings, public examination and hearings, when necessary.
About you
* Excellent communication skills and knowledge of planning legislation.
* Ability to analyse and resolve complex information.
* Previous planning policy experience and a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
* Ability to manage one’s own time successfully.
* Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, or a qualification and experience which would enable membership within 12 months of appointment.
* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle or other appropriate means of travel.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Hybrid working from home and the office.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* Generous annual leave.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Independent support for your health and well‑being.
Fluency Duty
This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
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