Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer

Lancashire

£45-60 per hour

Full Time

Town Planning

18 June 2026

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Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer
Lancashire / North West England
£45–60 per hour (£4500+)
Inside IR35
6-Month Initial Contract

A Local Authority in Lancashire is looking to appoint an experienced Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer to support their Planning Policy function on an interim basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a role with highly flexible working arrangements, with the council open to both part-time and full-time applicants.

You’ll be supporting the team across a range of policy work, helping to drive forward key planning policy projects and contribute to the authority’s wider strategic planning objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting planning policy preparation and development
• Assisting with Local Plan and evidence base work
• Preparing reports, policy documents, and consultation material
• Engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Providing technical planning policy advice where required

Requirements:
• Previous Local Authority Planning Policy experience
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
• Experience contributing to Local Plan work and policy documents
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

The council offers very flexible working arrangements and is happy to consider candidates on either a part-time or full-time basis.

If this position could be of interest, please get in touch for more information. Reach me on [email protected] or 0161 470 5506

 
 

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