Location: Halton
Rate: £29.46 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary (Length TBC)
Pay: Bi-weekly
Requirement:
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
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The Principal Planning Policy Officer plays a crucial role within Halton’s Planning Policy Team, providing senior-level expertise to guide the borough's future growth and development. This position involves acting as a key adviser on planning policy matters, delivering strategic objectives, managing projects, and supporting the development, review, and implementation of Local Plans in accordance with national and local policy frameworks.
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Serve as the Council’s lead adviser on planning policy matters
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Deliver key planning policy objectives and agreed work programmes
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Support the strategic direction of the Planning Policy function
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Supervise and support Planning Policy Officers
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Provide guidance, allocate workloads, and support team development
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Promote continuous professional development within the team
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Lead the preparation, monitoring, and review of Local Plans
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Prepare and maintain site assessments and supporting evidence
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Ensure policies align with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG)
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Lead multidisciplinary planning policy projects
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Commission and undertake research to inform policy and strategy
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Develop and implement planning strategies, policies, and action plans
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Engage with internal teams, partners, residents, and stakeholders
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Support consultations and community engagement activities
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Present complex planning information clearly and effectively
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Collaborative and strategic planning team
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Office-based with stakeholder engagement across the borough
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Essential:
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RTPI-accredited Planning Degree
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MRTPI (Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute)
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Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedures
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In-depth understanding of Local Plan development processes
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Knowledge of NPPF and PPG guidance
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Proven experience delivering Local Plans from conception through to adoption
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Experience working within planning policy in a local authority or similar setting
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Experience managing or supporting multidisciplinary projects
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Strong analytical and research skills
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Excellent report writing and presentation abilities
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Ability to communicate complex planning information clearly
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Strong project management and organisational skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
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Commitment to continuous professional development
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Supportive and collaborative approach to team working
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Contract length to be confirmed
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Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis
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Opportunity to play a key role in shaping local planning policy
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Immediate start available
