3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To play a key role in the preparation, delivery, and implementation of planning policy for West Northamptonshire, supporting the progression of the Local Plan and associated evidence base. The postholder will provide professional planning expertise to ensure the development of robust planning policies that support sustainable growth and meet statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the preparation, review, and delivery of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan.
• Manage and contribute to the development of key evidence base documents, including the Strategic Land Availability Assessment (SLAA), Site Selection assessments, and Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP).
• Undertake planning policy research, analysis, and assessment to inform policy development and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare reports, policy documents, consultation materials, and committee reports as required.
• Coordinate and manage stakeholder engagement activities, including consultations with developers, landowners, statutory consultees, local communities, and other partners.
• Assess development proposals and emerging planning issues against local and national planning policy.
• Support plan-making processes, including examinations, public consultations, and evidence gathering exercises.
• Monitor planning policy performance and contribute to the maintenance of relevant planning data and monitoring frameworks.
• Provide professional planning advice to internal departments, elected members, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant planning legislation, national policy, and best practice guidance.