Principal Policy Officer

2 weeks ago


North West, United Kingdom Macdonald & Company Full time

**Location**:
**North West England**

**Salary**:
**50**

**Job Type**:
**Contract**

**Reference**:
**67965**

**Job Summary**: A Local Planning Authority based in the North West are seeking a Principal Policy Officer for a rolling 6-month contract. In this role you will be joining a multi-disciplinary team, which focuses on Strategic Planning and Housing matters, including Planning Policy.

Responsibilities tied to this process also include finalising Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedules and updating/reviewing existing Local Plan documents across key areas such as housing, infrastructure delivery, green corridors, employment land, and open spaces.

Key Duties:

- Draft technical planning policy documents while updating and revising existing documents.
- Progress Local Plan policies through informal and statutory procedures.
- Coordinate extensive consultation exercises by engaging with community groups and strategic partners.
- Review and update existing evidence base and policy documents to optimize the effectiveness of the council's Local Plan and emerging policies.
- Represent the council at examinations when required.
- Negotiate with landowners.
- Conduct member briefings.



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