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Principal Policy Planner

1 month ago

Cambourne, United Kingdom South Cambridgeshire District Council Full time

**Principal Policy Planner**:
**Job description**
- Opportunities to shape future growth in dynamic Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire
- Are you a Principal Policy Planner looking for a new challenge or an experienced Senior Planner looking for more responsibility? If so, we are seeking a highly motivated Principal Policy Planner to lead on a range of important projects.
- We tackle a wide range of ambitious projects, more so than other planning services, covering pressing urban, rural, environmental and economic challenges. For example we are currently tackling some of the most pressing issues facing our region, from water scarcity and unprecedented economic development to major infrastructure projects like East West Rail. We are also dedicated to reducing inequality and impacts on climate, preserving the unique character of our area and enabling nature to thrive.
- In this role, you will lead on a number of complex planning matters, using your expertise and experience in planning policy and the plan making process, including preparing and commissioning evidence base documents, representing the councils and our interests at external meetings and working within a supportive team in drafting the new Local Plan. You will also foster a collaborative working environment by effectively communicating with colleagues and stakeholders as well as manage and support team members, empowering them to deliver our projects whilst also fulfilling their potential.

**About the Planning Policy and Strategy team**
- The Planning Policy and Strategy team is currently working on a wide range of projects, including developing the first joint Local Plan in an area with the fastest growing city economy in the country, incorporating major regeneration schemes and new developments. We also have clear environmental ambitions and undertaken pioneering work on climate change and meeting net zero carbon to inform our policy development. The team also deals with the Councils’ input to the development of significant infrastructure schemes that are prepared by external bodies, including the East West Rail project.
- If you have the ambition to embrace the exciting challenges of this busy Shared Planning Service, there is no better place to develop your career. This role provides you with an unparalleled opportunity to work on some of the most innovative developments in the UK with a group of passionate, supportive and dedicated colleagues.

**About the Shared Planning Service**
- The award-winning Greater Cambridge Planning Service offers a unique opportunity to work in an area experiencing strong economic growth, that is home to world-renowned universities, hospitals and cutting-edge science.

**About South Cambridgeshire District Council**
- As an organisation, South Cambridgeshire District Council (which hosts the shared planning service) believes that our people are our greatest assets. We know how important it is to find a job where you feel valued but also have the flexibility to allow you to balance your work/family commitments in an organisation that offers a competitive benefits package including:

- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 25 days holiday entitlement (increasing to 30 after five years continuous service).
- Career progression.
- Development opportunities as well as ongoing training.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements are positively encouraged, with working from home alongside our Cambourne and Cambridge City Centre office locations, including regular ‘together days’ where team members can work together in either office to benefit from collaborative working.
- We are currently taking part in a 4 day working week (32 hours per week) to improve recruitment and retention and support the wellbeing of our colleagues. You can read more about it here 4-day week trial or talk to us about the detail of this flexible benefit we have been offering.
- For more information about working with us check out our website: Greater Cambridge Shared Planning (greatercambridgeplanning.org)

**Want to find out more?**
- If you have any questions, please contact us for an informal discussion:

- Stuart Morris, Planning Policy and Strategy Team Leader (07514 925287)
- Terry De Sousa, Planning Policy and Strategy Team Leader (07563 421289)
- Closing Date: 9am 24 May 2024
- Anticipated interview dates: Tuesday 4 - Thursday 6 June 2024

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