Senior Planning Policy Officer Full Time Temporary

Senior Planning Policy Officer needed in Newbury £15.78 per hr ref:5188930

This role will involve:

• Assisting local neighbourhood planning groups in the preparation of neighbourhood development plans.
• Preparing background evidence and statements for the neighbourhood development plan examinations.
• Giving evidence at the neighbourhood development plan examination hearing sessions.
• Briefing Members on all aspects of neighbourhood planning, including preparing and presenting reports to the Planning Advisory Group.
• Undertaking site surveys and other monitoring duties to assist in the preparation of the Annual Monitoring Report.
• The provision of planning policy advice to internal and external customers including involvement in appeals as necessary.

Ideally candidates will have:

• Degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Experience of research and analysis of planning policies.
• Extensive experience of policy drafting for development plans.
• Experience of using a wide range of software applications including MS Word (or similar), Excel, PowerPoint and Geographical Information Systems.

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

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