Principal Planning Policy Officer - Chesterfield, United Kingdom - Derbyshire County Council

Derbyshire County Council

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Chesterfield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

STAFF VACANCY:

Post:

Principal Planning Policy Officer:
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Salary / Grade: £35,068 to £39,639 per annum

Grade 8

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Hours / Days: 37 hours per week

Permanent

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Location: Bolsover District Council, The Arc, High Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4JY with opportunities for flexible working
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Closing Date: 11:59pm Monday 15th May 2023
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Interview Date: To be confirmed

Job Details and Requirements:

Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

Based within the Planning Policy and Housing Strategy Team, the Principal Planning Policy Officer will play a lead role in the delivery of the Team's work programme and in particular the Council's Housing Strategy in partnership with the Housing Department.

To be successful you will need:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the plan-making process, including the role of national guidance;
Good understanding of Housing Strategy issues;
Degree or equivalent in Town and County Planning or allied field providing eligibility for RTPI membership;
Significant experience of preparing Local Plans and other planning policy documents;
Experience of advising Council Members, professional stakeholders and the public on planning policy and housing strategy matters;
Good communication skills, both written and oral, including good presentation and negotiation skills.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification below.

For further information

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.