Principal and Team Leader - Planning Policy

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Oxfordshire in the search for both a Principal Planning Policy Officer and Team Leader to join their town planning department on an initial 6-month contract, then rolling. We are looking for confident and experienced planning policy consultants to support the Policy Manager and team through the Local Plan Examination process, and day to day management of the planning policy team and associated responsibilities. The successful candidate should have significant Planning Policy experience. We are particularly looking for candidates with expertise in the areas of housing, viability, developer contributions and neighbourhood planning. Experience of giving evidence at a Local Plan examination would also be beneficial To apply for this roles, it is essential that you have extensive experience working in a Planning Policy team. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge of all relevant planning legislation and policies; significant experience preparing a Local Plan up to examination; and giving evidence at a Local Plan examination. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering hybrid working arrangements. Carrington West Pay Rate - £55 to £70per/hour (Depending on ..... full job details .....