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, producin...