1 in the office. 4 days at home. May need to come in for evening meetings etc
Hours: 37 hours per week
Summary
This is a 3-month contract role with a Local Authority, offering a daily pay rate of £469.96 under an umbrella arrangement. The position requires one day in the office and four days working from home, with occasional evening meetings. The role involves leading the development, execution, and assessment of the Council's Local Development Framework and related planning policies. The successful candidate will provide expert advice on planning policies, manage complex projects, lead the Local Plans team, and represent the Council in various public forums.
Responsibilities
Lead the development, review, and implementation of the Council's Local Development Framework and associated policy documents.
Manage significant and complex planning policy projects, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and service standards.
Oversee the effective application of adopted development plan policies and supplementary planning guidance.
Coordinate research, evidence gathering, and surveys to support policy development and statutory planning obligations.
Respond to consultations and policy documents from government departments, regional bodies, neighboring authorities, and partner organizations.
Requirements:
Extensive experience in planning policy, spatial planning, or development planning within a local authority or similar setting.
Demonstrated experience in preparing, reviewing, and implementing Local Plans and planning policy documents.
Experience managing complex projects within statutory planning frameworks.
A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related field.
Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligibility for membership.
Evidence of ongoing professional development in planning policy and related areas.
Additional Information
Location: Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TU, United Kingdom
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Payment is on a bi-weekly schedule.
Application deadline: 30th October 2026. Apply as soon as possible.
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