Planning Policy Trainee Ref: 14-24

Job summary

Description of duties

Primary Functional Objectives of the Role

• Contribute to the update of the of the Council's Local Plan and to the production of individual documents within and informing the Local Plan to meet the milestones in the local development scheme;
• Support the preparation and review of studies or advisory services from external consultants;
• Supporting the production of Neighbourhood Development Plans throughout the production process including new designations for Neighbourhood Areas.
• Support the preparation and adoption/approval and implementation of other planning documents and plans - including strategies, action plans, planning briefs, supplementary guidance, proofs of evidence, press releases and consultation material;
• Undertake consultation processes on development plan and other documents in agreement with the Planning Policy Manager and/or the Head of Planning;
• Prepare reports to Committees, officer groups, public meetings / consultations and Inspectorate examinations; (This may require evening and / or weekend work)
• Provide support and advice to the development management team, on strategically important planning applications, enforcement and appeals;
• Such other duties as may, from time to time, be allocated appropriate to the grade and contributing to the purpose and objectives of the post.

Ensure compliance to all policies, procedures, standard operating practices, with recommendations for action and continuous improvement.

Primary Leadership Objectives of the Role

• To ensure delivery of the Local Plan in line with the agreed Local Development Scheme

This job description is not an exhaustive range of tasks and responsibilities and is subject to the changing requirements of the Council.

The job description outlines the current position and will be subject to review in the light of development within the service, in consultation with the post holder as detailed in your Contract of Employment.