Senior Planning Policy Officer

Kent

£40-50 an hour

Full Time

Planning, Policy and Strategy

2 August 2026

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🚨 Senior Planning Policy Officer – Local Authority Contract 🚨
🗺️Kent🗺️
I'm currently working with a Local Authority looking to bring in an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer on a 6-month rolling contract to support a busy Planning Policy team through a critical stage of their Local Plan process.

📍 Hybrid Working – 1 day per week in the office/Fortnightly
💷 £40-£50 per hour DOE
📅 6-Month Rolling Contract

The successful candidate will play a key role in progressing the Local Plan through Regulation 19, including:

✅ Reviewing and responding to consultation representations
✅ Drafting consultation response reports and topic papers
✅ Preparing supporting evidence and submission documentation
✅ Working closely with senior officers, consultants and stakeholders
✅ Supporting the authority's progression towards examination

This opportunity would suit someone with recent Local Authority Planning Policy experience and a strong understanding of the Local Plan process, particularly around Regulation 19 and consultation management.

If you're open to hearing more, or know someone who could be a great fit, feel free to get in touch or send me a message.

Reach me on 0161 470 5506 or email on [email protected] 📲 

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