Job summary
The Planning Policy Team is responsible for the drafting and updating of national Planning Policy together with the preparation and implementation of Future Wales Our National Plan.
These documents evidence the principles of placemaking as a central tenet of the planning system in Wales and it is integral to the way in which we work.
The postholder would be a key member of the Policy Team and will develop expertise and drive policy across a range of topics. They would be expected to develop key specialisms related to planning policy and take the lead for developing new, and revising existing, policy.
They would manage a wide range of other initiatives across Government and be expected to support the other work of the Planning Directorate such as development plans, legislation, development management and case work.
Job description
The Planning Policy Team is responsible for the drafting and updating of national Planning Policy together with the preparation and implementation of Future Wales Our National Plan.
These documents evidence the principles of placemaking as a central tenet of the planning system in Wales and it is integral to the way in which we work.
The postholder would be a key member of the Policy Team and will develop expertise and drive policy across a range of topics. They would be expected to develop key specialisms related to planning policy and take the lead for developing new, and revising existing, policy.
They would manage a wide range of other initiatives across Government and be expected to support the other work of the Planning Directorate such as development plans, legislation, development management and case work.
Person specification
Post holder would be expected to drive and deliver evidence-based policy across a range to specialist topics related to placemaking and some of the work of the team covers:
1. Climate Change adaptation & mitigation including flooding
2. Economic Development
3. Energy
4. Green Infrastructure & Biodiversity
5. Historic Environment
6. Housing
7. Leisure & recreation
8. Mineral & Waste
9. Noise & Soundscape
10. Retailing
11. Transport
12. Welsh Language
13. Input into the scrutiny of Local Development Plans and Strategic Development Plans as they come forward in association with the Development Plans Team
14. Provide accurate and timely technical briefing to Ministers and others in the Government
Memberships
Member of or, are eligible to join, the RTPI
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
15. Leadership
16. Making Effective Decisions
17. Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
18. Awareness of the wide ranging and complex environmental, social, and economic issues associated with planning policy development.
19. Understanding of the development plan system in Wales.
Benefits
20. Learning and development tailored to your role
21. An environment with flexible working options
22. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
23. A with an employer contribution of