Planning Policy Officer

The Planning Policy Officer position centres on as a proactive member of our team, you will flexibly support the Planning Service's goals and contribute positively to the council's broader objectives. It would suit someone who can bring strong professional approach to the role.

Who the work supports

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact: (Siobhan Riddle, Strategic & Neighbourhood Planning Manager, 01432 260142). Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.

How support shows up

As a proactive member of our team, you will flexibly support the Planning Service's goals and contribute positively to the council's broader objectives. Supporting neighbourhood planning groups through all stages of plan-making and grass root level planning activities. Managing planning policy enquiries and supporting a wide range of planning activities.

The approach that fits

Strong professional approach.

What needs to be in place

• The ability to work under your own initiative as well as within a team, often to tight deadlines and on multiple work streams.

Job details

• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period.
• Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
• The team produces robust monitoring and evidence and is creating a new Local Plan for Herefordshire.This is alongside supporting the preparation of Neighbourhood Plans and supporti.