Senior Planning Policy Advisor

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Planning Policy Specialist to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. As a key member of our Planning Directorate, you will play a crucial role in shaping national planning policies and reforms.

Working closely with senior officials and external partners, you will provide specialist planning expertise and support to deliver the Government's objectives. Your responsibilities will include developing evidence, feeding into and developing new regulations, and engaging with Ministers, other Departments, local planning authorities, and users of the planning system.

With a strong understanding of the town planning system in England and experience in policy delivery, you will be able to demonstrate excellent written, presentational, and verbal communication skills. You will also have a good knowledge of the history and development of the town planning system in England and the key priorities of the Government.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing evidence and policy proposals for planning reform
  • Supporting the development of new regulations and national planning policy
  • Engaging with Ministers, other Departments, local planning authorities, and users of the planning system
  • Providing specialist planning expertise and support to deliver the Government's objectives

Person Specification

We are looking for a Planning Policy Specialist with a Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) accredited degree and relevant experience in policy delivery. You will have excellent written, presentational, and verbal communication skills, as well as a good knowledge of the history and development of the town planning system in England and the key priorities of the Government.

Benefits

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £32,178, plus a contribution of £9,321 towards your Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. You will also have access to learning and development opportunities, flexible working options, and a culture that encourages inclusion and diversity.



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