Interim Team Leader/Principal Planning Policy

Rate: £55–£60 per hour
Contract: Initial 3–6 months (potential extension)
Location: Lancashire
Start: ASAP

My client in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Team Leader/Principal Planning Policy Consultant to support the Council’s Planning Policy team on an interim basis. The role will offer someone a key role in taking the Local Plan through to adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the Local Plan through to adoption

• Leading the consultation on Main Modifications following the Inspector’s interim letter

• Managing the consultation process, including collation and submission of representations

• Liaising with the Programme Officer and responding to further requests from the Inspector

• Supporting the examination process through to receipt of the final Inspector’s report

About You

• RTPI-qualified planner

• Experience at Principal Planner, Team Leaderlevel

• Strong background in Local Plan preparation and examination

• Excellent understanding of current planning legislation and national planning policy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced local authority environment

Contract Details

• £55–£60 per hour 

• Initial 3–6 month contract (posiibility for extension)

• Hybrid – office attendance preferred 1 day per week (flexibility available)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning policy professional to take on a high-profile role at a key stage in the Local Plan process.

If you or anyone you know are interested in learning more about this opportunity then you can reach me on 0161 470 5506 or [email protected]