Minerals & Waste Senior Policy Officer
South West
£58 p/hour
Initial 3 Month Contract
Job Ref - 56038
My client in the South West is seeking an experienced senior policy officer with a minerals and waste background to join their team on an initial 3 month contract.
Job Responsibilities: The Senior Planning Policy Officer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of planning policies related to minerals and waste. This role involves managing the preparation, monitoring, and review of local plans and strategies to ensure they align with national and regional policies. The officer will provide expert advice on planning matters, conduct research and data analysis, and engage with stakeholders, including local communities, developers, and government agencies. Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing public consultations Preparing reports and recommendations Representing the council at public inquiries and appeals Mentoring and supervising junior staff The officer will ensure the effective delivery of planning services. This position requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills to address complex planning issues and promote sustainable development within the county.
Minimum Requirements: The post holder must have a Degree or postgraduate diploma in town and country planning or a relevant subject such as geography, environmental science, sustainability, or geology; and have an in-depth knowledge of the planning system in the UK including minerals & waste.
The council is looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and must have at least 3 years of minerals and waste experience.
Pay Rate:
Carrington West Pay Rate - £58 per hour
Please call Liam Shea on 02393 876079 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: liam.shea@carringtonwest.com planning@carringtonwest.com
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supplies clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis at all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior, or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Initial 3 Month Contract
Job Ref - 56038
My client in the South West is seeking an experienced senior policy officer with a minerals and waste background to join their team on an initial 3 month contract.
Job Responsibilities: The Senior Planning Policy Officer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of planning policies related to minerals and waste. This role involves managing the preparation, monitoring, and review of local plans and strategies to ensure they align with national and regional policies. The officer will provide expert advice on planning matters, conduct research and data analysis, and engage with stakeholders, including local communities, developers, and government agencies. Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing public consultations Preparing reports and recommendations Representing the council at public inquiries and appeals Mentoring and supervising junior staff The officer will ensure the effective delivery of planning services. This position requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills to address complex planning issues and promote sustainable development within the county.
Minimum Requirements: The post holder must have a Degree or postgraduate diploma in town and country planning or a relevant subject such as geography, environmental science, sustainability, or geology; and have an in-depth knowledge of the planning system in the UK including minerals & waste.
The council is looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and must have at least 3 years of minerals and waste experience.
Pay Rate:
Carrington West Pay Rate - £58 per hour
Please call Liam Shea on 02393 876079 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: liam.shea@carringtonwest.com planning@carringtonwest.com
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supplies clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis at all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior, or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
