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Senior Planning Policy Officer - Person Specification

Job title: Senior Planning Policy Officer

Key requirements:

Priority 1 – Could not do the job without this

Priority 2 – Could not do the job without this, but provided have Priority 1 criteria, this could be developed in the job over an acceptable period

Priority 3 – Would enhance performance in the job, but is not essential

Qualifications & Membership 

  1. A degree or master’s or equivalent in town planning Priority 1
  2. Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute Priority 1
  3. A supplementary degree, masters, qualification or membership of an organisation that could assist in the undertaking of duties associated with this role. Priority 3

Knowledge

  1. Strong working knowledge of the planning policy process and the relevant legislative planning framework within which to operate Priority 1
  2. Good knowledge and understanding of the inter-relationships between local planning and neighbourhood planning Priority 1
  3. Up-to-date knowledge of Habitats Regulations Assessment and Sustainability Appraisal and their application to development planning Priority 2

Experience

  1. At least 3 years experience working at a Local Planning Authority and/or consultant or equivalent role progressing planning policy matters. Priority 1
  2. Demonstrable experience of training and supporting officers of all levels and capabilities. Priority 1
  3. Experience of procurement and consultancy brief writing. Priority 2
  4. Assessing proposals with complex planning policy implications that required careful management. Priority 2
  5. Participation as an Expert Witness at a Local Plan Examination. Priority 2

Skills

  1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to engage at all levels, including communicating complex information in an easily understood manner. Priority 1
  2. Ability to foster good relationships with agents/developers, local communities and Councillors Priority 1
  3. Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise plan coordinate and review own work ensuring accuracy and timeliness in pressurised environment. Priority 1
  4. Ability to use specialist geographical information systems/planning software and suite of Microsoft Office applications Priority 1

Personal Attributes

  1. Hold a current driving licence and access to a motor vehicle Priority 1
  2. To be able to attend planning meetings out of hours Priority 1

 

 

Last Updated on Monday, January 27, 2025