Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer - South England

South of England

£45-55ph

Full Time

Policy and Strategy

12 June 2026

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Senior / Principal Planning Policy Officer

  1. £45–£55 per hour (Inside IR35)
  2. Initial 6-Month Contract (Rolling)
  3. Flexible Working – Office Attendance Once per Month

I’m currently working with a local authority in the South who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior / Principal Planning Policy Officer to support their planning policy function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded team and contribute to the development of key local plan workstreams in a flexible, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the preparation and development of Local Plans
  • Undertaking site assessments as part of Land Availability Assessments (LAA)
  • Contributing to evidence base and baseline work
  • Working with and interpreting the emerging plan-making system and draft NPPF
  • Preparing briefs and supporting procurement processes
  • Supporting Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment (SA/SEA) where applicable

About You:

  • Strong experience in planning policy within a local authority setting
  • Proven experience with Local Plan preparation and evidence work
  • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
  • Good working knowledge of GIS and strong IT skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management

What’s on Offer:

  • £45–£55 per hour
  • Flexible working arrangement – just one office visit per month
  • Initial 6-month contract with likelihood of extension
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking planning team

If you are interested please call me on 0161 470 5506 or email [email protected]

 

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