Job Overview: The Principal Planning Policy Officer plays a key role in delivering the Organization's statutory planning functions, including the Local Plan, place-making, regeneration, and infrastructure planning. The Principal Planning Policy Officer will also be reporting to the Planning Policy Manager. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert planning policy advice and lead key policy projects. Ensure that corporate objectives align with national, regional, and local planning frameworks. Manage external consultancies (with budgets typically between £50k-£200k per project) Supervise planning officers Represent the Organization as an expert witness at public examinations. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Extensive knowledge of Local Plan preparation Knowledge of Policy EvaluatioN Knowledge of Infrastructure Planning and development management. Degree in Town Planning (or a related field) Be eligible for RTPI membership Demonstrate strong project management, analytical, and communication skills. The Principal Planning Policy Officer also plays a vital role in community engagement, corporate strategy implementation, and ensuring compliance with planning legislation, health and safety policies, and safeguarding requirements