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Senior Planning Policy Officer

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 21.67 - 21.67 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent Temporary
Location: NN1, Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Hybrid Working – 2 Days Office-Based / 3 Days Remote
£21.67 PAYE per hour
37 Hours Per Week
Initial 3-Month Contract with Potential Extension

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer to support the delivery of a major Local Plan and its supporting evidence base. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong policy experience to contribute to shaping future growth, infrastructure, and sustainable development across a large and evolving area.

Key Responsibilities

  * Support the delivery of the Local Plan and associated evidence base.

  * Review Strategic Land Availability Assessment submissions and undertake site assessments.

  * Complete site selection proformas and evaluate development suitability.

  * Assess infrastructure capacity, constraints, and development impacts.

  * Analyse responses from infrastructure providers and stakeholders.

  * Contribute to the preparation of the Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

  * Support policy development relating to neighbourhood and local centres.

  * Assist with drafting planning policy documents and evidence reports.

  * Work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, elected members, and external organisations.

Essential Requirements

  * Degree qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.

  * Strong knowledge of planning policy, planning legislation, and national planning guidance.

  * Experience of Local Plan preparation and policy development.

  * Experience undertaking site assessments and evidence-based planning work.

  * Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.

  * Ability to manage multiple projects and work to demanding deadlines.

  * Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

  * RTPI membership or working towards professional accreditation is desirable.

Desirable Experience

  * Strategic Land Availability Assessments (SLAA/SHELAA).

  * Site selection methodologies and assessments.

  * Infrastructure Delivery Planning.

  * Participation in Local Plan examinations, inquiries, or committee meetings.

  * Working within a local authority planning policy environment.

This role offers a mix of office and remote working and would suit a planning professional looking to make a significant contribution to a high-profile Local Plan programme

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