29th October, 2026

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer to join their team and play a crucial role within their Policy Operations

Role: Principal Planning Policy Officer
Pay: £34.98 ph Umbrella 
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Contract Length: 6 months rolling
Location: East London

Responsibilities: 

• Leading in all aspects of statutory and non-statutory plan-making and implementation, providing professional expertise, technical advice and guidance to positively shape development and promoting continuous innovation in the way planning policy is developed and implemented.
• Lead the preparation, implementation, review and monitoring of major areas of policy in the Local Plan
• Lead the preparation of evidence, including presenting evidence at Examinations in Public, Public Inquiries, Hearings and in writing.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working for a Local Authority or similar organisation.
• Experience working in a Principal Planning Policy Officer or similar role

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to [email protected] or contact James on 020 3854 4910 to discuss further.

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