Principal Planning Policy Officer
Location: Essex (Office attendance approximately once every 6 weeks or less)
Rate: £60 per hour
Contract: Initial Contract with Flexible Start Date
We are currently working with a Local Authority in Essex to recruit an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer to support their Planning Policy team on a contract basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior planning policy professional seeking a predominantly remote role, with minimal office attendance required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and supporting the preparation of planning policy documents, including Local Plans and supporting evidence
- Providing expert planning policy advice to senior officers, members, and key stakeholders
- Managing consultation processes and responding to representations
- Supporting plan examination activities and liaising with the Planning Inspectorate where required
- Monitoring and reviewing planning policies to ensure compliance with national and local planning frameworks
- Preparing reports, briefing notes, and committee reports
- Contributing to wider strategic planning and place-shaping initiatives
Requirements:
- Significant experience within Planning Policy, ideally within a Local Authority setting
- Proven experience of Local Plan preparation, review, or examination processes
- Strong understanding of planning legislation, policy, and national guidance
- Excellent report-writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and manage complex policy projects
What’s on Offer?
- £60 per hour
- Predominantly remote working
- Office attendance approximately once every 6 weeks or less
- Flexible start date
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping planning policy within a forward-thinking authority
- Long-term contract potential
If you are interested email us at archie.brindle@vividresourcing.com or call 0161 470 5506.Â