<div><h3>Role Overview</h3><p>Maldon District Council is recruiting a Policy Planner to join the Planning Policy Team within the Place, Planning & Growth directorate. The role is full‑time and hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days in the office each week. The successful candidate will work on the new Local Plan for Maldon District, providing a unique chance to shape the future of the area.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Prepare, monitor and review planning policy across the district.</li><li>Conduct research and analysis to support the production of key policies and evidence bases.</li><li>Support consultation and public engagement activities.</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure providers, neighbouring authorities and Essex County Council on strategic planning matters.</li><li>Assist Parish Councils with neighbourhood plans.</li><li>Manage Section 106 agreements and monitor compliance.</li><li>Produce the Authority Monitoring Report (AMR).</li><li>Work closely with Development Management colleagues on significant development proposals.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>The Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement</li><li>Flexible and agile working</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Salary‑sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Discounted local gym membership</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Payment of one annual professional subscription</li></ul><h3>Equal Opportunities</h3><p>Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience, and applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability or marital status. The council is a Disability Confident Employer and takes actions to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.</p></div>