Principal Policy Planner
First Recruitment Group
- Cambridgeshire
- Contract
- Full-time
- Degree or equivalent.
- Post graduate degree or equivalent in town planning.
- Post qualification work experience in a professional office in the field of town planning (Plan making) and infrastructure at Principal, Team Leader or Manager level (or equivalent).
- The ability to manage a project from inception to completion, including working with stakeholders and partners to deliver a project on time and within budget to a satisfactory quality.
- To represent the service as required at meetings with outside bodies and to present reports and officer advice to Members at relevant committees.
- To prepare reports to Cabinet / Scrutiny Committee and/or to Lead members.
- Ability to drive to attend site visits and meetings, and holder of a full and valid current driving licence.
- Proven experience of leading on planning policy projects, including the commissioning and leading on the preparation of evidence base and Development Plan Documents.
- A comprehensive understanding of Community Infrastructure Levy and S106 legislation, as well as other legislation and policy relevant to infrastructure planning and delivery, including emerging Government proposals.
- The ability to deal with major and complex planning policy matters, in relation to the preparation of infrastructure and viability related projects.
- The ability to conduct and manage multiple infrastructure work streams and to analyse, interpret and summarise large amounts of information.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on planning strategies, policies, and regulations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
- Recent and demonstrable experience of working with external partners, statutory bodies, elected members and developers/house builders.
- Strong project management skills, including recent experience of managing complex projects and using project management tools.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.