Principal Planning Policy Officer needed in Kingston Paying £55 per hr ref 1691891 Full time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities Lead on the preparation, review, and delivery of the Local Plan and supporting planning policy documents Manage complex policy projects, including evidence-gathering, consultation processes, and cross-departmental initiatives Provide specialist planning policy advice to elected members, senior managers, developers, and external partners Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and policy documents for Cabinet, Committee, and public consultation Represent the authority at examinations, hearings, meetings, and stakeholder events Oversee and support the work of Planning Policy Officers and contribute to team mentoring and development Analyse planning data and conduct research to inform evidence bases (housing need, employment land, infrastructure, environment, etc.) Work collaboratively with internal teams (Regeneration, Housing, Climate Change, Highways, Public Health, Conservation) Ensure all policy work complies with legislation, guidance, and national planning frameworks Lead on strategic projects such as regeneration frameworks, design policies, climate adaptation policy, or local housing needs assessments If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared