Carrington West are assisting a local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer to support the councils Planning Department on an initial 6-month contract, with additional extensions expected. The successful candidate must have previous experience working in a Local Authority Planning Policy team. The council are currently working on the evidence, growth areas and regulation 19 plan which they are hoping to reach next year. We are looking for someone to carry out a broad range of functions under the Town and Country Planning Acts and other related legislation relating to the production and implementation of planning policy documents. To support the Head of Strategic Service and Local Plan Manager and the team to strengthen the council''s plan-making, place-making and infrastructure planning processes. 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 flexible hybrid working arrangements with a weekly office presence. Pay Rate - £50-£60per/hour Job Ref - 57169 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West''s dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK ..... full job details .....