Planning Policy Officer

Cobalt Recruitment

Job Description

This central London Borough requires a Town Planner with a background (UK or abroad) in strategic planning most notably developing local area plans and frameworks. The main aspects of the role are:

•To develop policies and assist in developing Local Development Documents, including Core Strategy, and Supplementary Planning Documents

•To undertake research and studies and compile, analyse and present findings with recommendations where appropriate to support policy development

•To assist with information collection and statistical analysis for the Annual Monitoring Report and performance management purposes

•To assist with the maintenance and development of IT systems, including monitoring and consultation databases, and the LDF webpage

•To organise and participate in community consultation events, prepare event material, attend events and liaise with community groups

•To liaise with other services, statutory bodies and organisations on policy matters at a local, sub-regional and regional level

•To provide policy analysis for Haringey of policies and strategies of other agencies including the Government, Mayor of London, the Greater London Authority, adjoining authorities and other statutory bodies

•To advise on the policy implications of planning applications