Job Title: Principal Planning Policy Officer
Location: Guildhall 1, High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1EU
Contract Duration: 2 June 2025 to 31 May 2026
Working Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
Pay Rate: Up to 50 pounds per hour (umbrella), depending on experience
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Closing Date: Thursday 22 May 2025 at 12:00 noon
About the Role:
The Royal Borough of Kingston is seeking an experienced and driven Principal Planning Policy Officer to join their Planning team. This is a key role responsible for leading a range of strategic planning policy initiatives that will help shape the borough's future development.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and contribute to the preparation, review, and implementation of the borough's Local Plan and associated planning policy documents
Provide professional advice on complex planning policy matters
Undertake evidence-based research, data analysis, and reporting
Manage public consultations and engage with key stakeholders
Represent the council at hearings, meetings, and external forums
Support and guide junior planning staff
Requirements:
Significant experience in planning policy, ideally in a local authority environment
Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, national guidance, and local plan-making processes
Excellent communication and report-writing skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Must have the right to work in the UK and provide documentation including photo ID, right to work proof, and declarations
Additional Information:
This is an agency worker role
The umbrella pay rate is up to 50 pounds per hour depending on experience
The role falls inside IR35
Only the top 15 candidates submitted by the deadline will be shortlisted for review
How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV and supporting documents by 12:00 noon on Thursday 22 May 2025.
For further details or to submit your application, contact: [email protected]
Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.