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An established industry player is seeking a Planning Policy Officer to support the development and implementation of planning policies. This exciting role involves leading projects, conducting research, and engaging with stakeholders to shape effective policies. You'll be instrumental in ensuring that the council's planning policies are up-to-date and effective, while also preparing for public inquiries and hearings. If you are passionate about urban planning and community engagement, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.
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Location: WFH 4 days per week, with a minimum of one day a week in the Thrapston office
Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Working Hours: Full Time - 37 hours
Type: Temporary Role - 13 Weeks
Opus People Solutions are working with North Northamptonshire Council to recruit for a Planning Policy Officer.
This role works across the Planning Policy functions. The postholder will fulfil allocated tasks and duties to meet the operational demands of the Planning Policy Service.
Policy: Effectively lead on projects, workstreams and effectively project manage key evidence documents to inform and support policy development. Support the delivery of the Council's planning policy function, ensuring guidance is up to date by planning and participating in projects and work streams including researching and writing policy, consultation and engagement exercises and assisting in taking those projects and work streams through the milestones to external examination where necessary. Assisting in implementing and delivering policies and guidance in practice, preparing appeal statements, appearing at hearings and answering enquiries from applicants, their agents and other customers in relation to planning matters, advising other departments as required.
For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.