Planning Policy Officer

Planning Policy Officer

Ref:

PLA349

Full time

£38,223 - £42,403 per annum

About the Job

We are recruiting a Planning Policy Officer to work in the Planning service.

About Us

Newcastle is an attractive city at the heart of the North East region with a proud history and an exciting future. It boasts a wealth of natural assets and resources, available development sites, and a skilled workforce.

As one of the UK’s fastest growing cities with thriving business sectors, Newcastle has an internationally renowned reputation as one of the UK’s leading cities in which to invest, develop, or locate.

We, along with our partners, are the driving force behind this successful city, and alongside our net zero carbon emissions target that will help secure its future. We have a commitment to deliver inclusive economic growth and consistent quality and value for money services that will benefit everyone in the city.

We work hard to make Newcastle a great place in which to live, work, and visit. As a unitary authority, we are responsible for providing all local government services within the city including social services, waste management, housing, and education. We are committed to making our residents’ lives happier and healthier.

You will be part of the diverse, talented, and resourceful teams that are striving to deliver our ambitions for our great city. If you are just as passionate and committed as us to making a difference to Newcastle and our people, join us and make a real difference.

Our colleagues are committed to our values of proud, fair, and ambitious which are at the centre of everything we do.

The Job

The planning department is key to delivering our strategic priorities for our residents and communities. We have a fully functioning and well-resourced planning service that protects the interests of the city, while creating the homes, infrastructure, and environment we need. Planning is central to supporting the economy and to developing plans to promote and expand the economy, in line with our ambitions to become a greener and more sustainable city. The service will develop policies which promote green and sustainable development, working closely with our communities and stakeholders.

As a Planning Officer, you will lead on topic areas connected to planning policy. You work will be pivotal in helping to deliver the Local Plan. In taking on this role, you will make an important and positive contribution to the development of our city, supporting the delivery of our corporate objectives contributing to addressing climate change, poverty, and the cost-of-living crisis.

As the technical expert on planning policy and local planning, you will provide timely advice and guidance not only to your colleagues, but to the councillors and committees. With an eye to the future, you will use your knowledge of future changes in planning to ensure we deliver our services effectively and efficiently to our residents and communities.

The Candidate

You will be a highly motivated and ambitious individual with experience in planning policy and an in-depth knowledge of the legislation and policy guidance relating to local plans.

While it is likely you will currently be working for a local council, we are open to considering applicants from outside the sector, who can demonstrate the transferable skills they have to be successful as well as knowledge of the current trends impacting the sector.

You will be a confident and transparent communicator, with excellent verbal and written skills, and be comfortable engaging with stakeholders, both within and outside the Council.

Further Information and Applying

See the supporting documents for the full job description and other important information about working with us.

Contact Emma Warneford, Planning Policy Senior Specialist, at emma.warneford@newcastle.gov.uk for more information about this job.

The closing date for all applications is Friday 16th February 2024, and interviews will be held at Civic Centre on 29th February 2024.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Permanent

Closing date:

16 February 2024