Senior Planning Policy Officer
Lancashire | 6-Month Contract | Hybrid (1 Day Per Month in the Office) | £45–£55 per Hour
We're working with a Local Authority in Lancashire to recruit an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer to support the delivery of its Local Plan on an initial 6-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping planning policy while enjoying a highly flexible hybrid working arrangement, with just one day per month required in the office.
The Role
- Support the preparation, progression and delivery of the Local Plan.
- Produce and review planning policy documents, evidence base studies and consultation material.
- Assess consultation responses and prepare reports for Members and senior management.
- Liaise with internal teams, external stakeholders and consultants.
- Provide expert planning policy advice in line with current planning legislation and national policy.
Requirements
- Previous experience working within a UK Local Planning Authority in a Planning Policy role.
- Strong understanding of the Local Plan process and UK planning legislation.
- Experience preparing or contributing to Local Plans.
- Excellent report-writing, analytical and communication skills.
- MRTPI qualification is desirable but not essential.
Contract Details
- Lancashire
- Initial 6-month contract
- Hybrid working – just one day per month in the office
- £45–£55 per hour, depending on experience
- Approximate take-home pay of £4,400–£5,200 per month (depending on hours worked and individual tax circumstances)
- Opportunity to make a real impact on the progression of the Council's Local Plan
If you're an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer looking for your next contract, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role.
