Principal Planning Officer

Principal Planning Officer needed in Sittingbourne Paying  £59.02 per hr ref OR100053

Full time hours on a temporary basis

•  Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to the preparation of the Local Plan, including taking a plan through Regulation 19 consultation and Examination in Public
  • Draft and refine allocation and development management policies, ensuring they are robust, deliverable, and legally compliant
  • Work collaboratively with officers across Place Services and other Council departments to ensure policies are fit for purpose and aligned with corporate priorities
  • Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including statutory consultees, developers, and the Planning Inspectorate
  • Provide professional planning advice and mentoring to colleagues within the planning service
  • Support senior officers and Members on Local Plan matters as required 

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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