Senior Policy Planner

Looking to recruit a Senior Policy Planner to join a local authority on a 6 month contract

• Hybrid working between Lyndhurst and remote (1- 2 days in the office)
• Hourly pay rate £33.01
• 7 hours 30 mins per day - 7 on Friday, between 8am and 6pm.

We are looking for an experienced Town planner, with particular experience in planning policy development

Duties:
* Assist with preparation of the initial stages of Local Plan Review
* Assist with drafting and editing the Issues and Scope consultation document
* Working with the Policy Team on the research and preparation of background papers
* Input to content for briefings and working group meetings

Qualifications:

• Membership of (or eligible for) the Royal Town Planning Institute, which requires a relevant degree level (or equivalent).

Desirable Experience:
* Open Spaces
* Transport
* Green & Blue Infrastructure
* Minerals & Waste Planning
* Regeneration and town/local centres
* Demographic implications
* Neighbourhood Plans
* Housing products to meet different needs

Essential Criteria:
* At least five years relevant experience including minimum of 3 years at a senior officer level in planning policy
* Preparation of statutory development plans
* An up to date knowledge of national planning policy, including the implications of recent legislation changes
* Processing a local plan through a review process

If you feel this role is for you, or would like more information please apply for this role with an updated cv, and we will be in touch

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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