Senior Planning Policy Officer

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Senior Planning Policy Officer

It is an exciting time to join the Forward Planning team as work begins on the development of the next Local Plan under the emerging new planning system.

This role will play an important role in the development of the Local Plan. The role will cover many aspects of the plan and evidence base preparation, including a key role in the development of the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and strategic environmental assessments.

To be successful in this role, you will be a team player, self-motivated, a good communicator and an organised person.

You will have worked in a policy environment before and be ready for the challenge that the emerging Local Plan making system offers. As well as the challenge of balancing new housing growth, and employment land alongside the protection of the important environments and habitats in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It’s a diverse place to consider in terms of planning policy.

Working at this large Unitary Authority will give you an excellent insight into a wide range of planning considerations across urban and rural settlements within highly attractive costal and rural landscapes. You will have an opportunity to work in a team with a strong track record of delivering sound plans.

The role is suitable for a blended working approach and allowing someone to split their working time between County Hall in Beverley and their home base.