Principal Planning Policy Officer - Remote

Overview

The Principal Planning Policy Officer will play a key role in shaping the communities of Babergh and Mid Suffolk by working on various planning policy matters and supporting the development of the Local Plan.

In Short

• Join the Strategic Planning Team to influence local planning policies.
• Engage with community and stakeholders.
• Manage external consultants for evidence base development.
• Provide expert planning policy advice.
• Mentor team members.
• Collaborate with local authorities and infrastructure providers.
• Support the Councils' corporate objectives.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work towards the delivery of the Joint Local Plan Review.

Requirements

• Degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Significant experience in spatial planning policy.
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is desirable.
• Knowledge of Local Government practices.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze and present information clearly.
• Experience managing external consultants.
• Good IT skills, especially with Microsoft products.
• Motivated and strategic-minded individual.
• Ability to engage with diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.