Senior Policy Planner

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Policy Planner wishing to broaden your horizons by working on the new South Warwickshire Local Plan which is being prepared jointly by Warwick and Stratford-on-Avon District Councils? If so, we are recruiting a full time Senior Policy Planner to join our busy and expanding Policy Team. The successful candidate will not only play a leading role in the production of the emerging Local Plan but also work with communities in the preparation of Neighbourhood Development Plans, along with other Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Documents.

Stratford-on-Avon District lies at the heart of England and the main town of Stratford-uponAvon is famous the world over (thanks to William Shakespeare!) attracting millions of visitors a year. Beyond the main town are around 250 communities spread across the predominantly rural District.

There is need for significant levels of residential and economic growth in South Warwickshire and the Local Plan needs to meet these development challenges and its supporting infrastructure, alongside addressing a range of challenges. Central to this is tackling climate change and increasing biodiversity, improving connectivity and enabling the delivery of well-designed places, and promoting the health and wellbeing of our communities.

If you are interested in working with us to help meet the challenges that the growth and diversity of South Warwickshire brings to preparing the Local Plan and other plan-making documents and activities then this could be the job for you.

As a Senior Policy Planner you will have the opportunity to lead on planning policy projects, including research, policy formulation, engagement with internal and external stakeholders including members, and participation in public and stakeholder consultations and the independent examination.

To be successful in this post, you will need to be a good team worker and be willing to show initiative and drive projects forward while managing risks and uncertainty. You will need to be able to effectively manage projects. Excellent communication skills and having a track record of being able to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders are essential to this role.

The Council has embraced hybrid working with the post holder expected to spend a minimum of 40% of their hours in our office, located in Stratford-on-Avon with the option to work the remainder from home.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Jo Bozdoganli (Policy Manager) on 01789 260473 or email joanne.bozdoganli@stratford-dc.gov.uk or Sara Dilmamode (Local Plans Manager) via email on sara.dilmamode@stratford-dc.gov.uk.

Applications will close on Thursday 21 March 2024 at midnight. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 1 April 2024.

To apply please visit our website: https://www.stratford.gov.uk/worktraining/vacancies.cfm or email hr@stratford-dc.gov.uk

In addition to an open and friendly environment you’ll enjoy an excellent benefits package including a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave, hybrid working, flexi time scheme, Health Cash Plan Scheme and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The Council is committed to equality of opportunity and aims to create a welcoming, inclusive workplace where we are all able to bring our whole selves to work and perform at our best.