We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Reigate and Banstead to assist with the appointment of a Planning Policy Team Leader, on a 7-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £23.52 - £30.83 per hour

Summary:

The Planning Policy Team Leader is responsible for leading the Planning Policy Team and managing the delivery and monitoring of the Council's Local Plan and related strategic planning activities. The role ensures that all planning policy work aligns with statutory requirements, national guidance, and the Council's corporate priorities. The postholder will play a strategic role in shaping development across the borough, leading public engagement, coordinating with regional planning authorities, and supporting internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Planning Policy Team and oversee the Local Development Scheme and Local Plan documents.
  
• Commission and manage specialist studies and surveys as needed to support policy development.
• Represent the Council by providing expert evidence at Local Plan examinations and public inquiries.
  
• Coordinate strategic planning efforts with neighboring authorities, ensuring compliance with the duty to cooperate.
• Brief senior management and elected members, preparing and presenting planning reports as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Town Planning or a related field.

Experience:

• Experience presenting evidence at planning inquiries or examinations.
• Experience managing consultants and external studies.

Essentials:

• Membership of RTPI or eligible for membership
• Comprehensive knowledge of planning policy and legislation.
• Significant experience in preparing local development plans.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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