Town Planning Officer

Senior Town Planning Officer Bradford / Hybrid
£50.00 per hour Umbrella

A local authority is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planning Officer to support the preparation, delivery and implementation of the District’s Local Plan and wider strategic planning priorities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and contribute to Local Plan documents, SPDs, Neighbourhood Plans and planning policy projects.
• Lead on key policy areas including housing, employment, retail and environment.
• Provide planning policy advice on development proposals, sustainability and planning obligations.
• Prepare evidence and represent the Council at Examinations, Inquiries, Hearings and Appeals where required.
• Monitor planning performance, legislation and policy changes, maintaining data and reporting systems.
• Produce reports and briefings for committees, senior management and stakeholders.
• Work with internal teams, regional partners and external organisations to support strategic planning objectives.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in planning policy / Local Plan preparation.
• Good knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
• Experience within a local authority planning environment.
• Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• GIS/data management experience desirable.

We can only accept application from candidates that have the right to work in the UK.