Principal Town Planner

I''m currently supporting Sussex Council who are looking for an interim Principal Planner to join their Major Development team. This is a great opportunity to take on a high-profile caseload of major applications while working on a hybrid basis.
The role:

• Managing a caseload of major planning applications through to decision.
• Preparing officer reports and recommendations for committee and under delegated powers.
• Handling planning appeals and representing the council at inquiries where needed.
• Advising councillors, colleagues, and the public on planning matters.
• Keeping up to date with planning law, policy, and case law.
• Providing support to junior officers and deputising for senior management where required.

Key requirements:

• RTPI membership and a postgraduate qualification in planning.
• Strong experience of major planning applications at senior level (local authority background preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of planning law, policy, and case law.
• Strong report writing, communication, and political awareness skills.
• Full UK driving licence (site visits required).

Details:

• Rate: -3040ph (via agency PAYE or umbrella, IR35 status to be confirmed with the client)
• Location: Haywards Heath (hybrid - min. 1 day per week in office + committees/site visits)
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Up to 12 months
• Hours: 37 per week, 9-5 (flexible)

If you''re interested, or know someone in your network who might be, please send me an updated CV and we can arrange a call to discuss further.