Senior Planning Officer - Policy

Senior Planning Officer - Planning Policy Team

Dudley MBC is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual with excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a flair for problem solving, to join the Planning Policy Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the Local Plan and other policy documents, including research, policy formulation, and participate in consultation events and independent examinations.
• Develop strategies for local and regional growth and contribute to the preparation of supplementary plans, masterplans, and development briefs.
• Provide advice on planning policy issues to a diverse range of stakeholders, including elected members, developers, and government agencies.
• Collaborate closely with the planning policy environment to support the work of the council.

Qualifications

• RTPI accredited professional or sufficient post qualification experience to be eligible for chartered membership of the RTPI.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience working within a planning policy environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem solving skills.

Contract & Location

Full time permanent. Hybrid working - from home and office: Council House, Priory Road, Dudley.

Benefits

• Planning Services operate an agile working environment and offer flexible working time with the ability to accrue flexi time leave.
• Leave entitlement of 30 days, rising by 4 further days after 5 years continuous service.
• Season tickets for car parking facilities are provided along with mileage allowance.
• The service offers a supportive environment with a wide variety of work streams and application types within a diverse team. Continued professional development is strongly encouraged.