Senior Planning Policy Officer

Job Description

The starting salary for this position is £40,227 per annum based on a 36 hour working week Are you looking for an opportunity to build on your planning careerSurrey County Council is within a two-tier local government area and provides a planning servicefor 1.2 million residents with statutory responsibility for minerals and waste planning. As well as minerals and waste policy and development management the county council is involved in a variety of projects at a strategic level such as: spatial planning,transport, economic policy, and strategic infrastructure planning. Minerals are essential for the building and maintenance of homes, commercial and industrial buildings, schools, and hospitals as well as transport and utility network improvements. Maintainingthe supply of minerals and safeguarding mineral resources from sterilisation is integral in enabling development. Surreys mineral resources include sand and gravel, clay, silica sand, chalk, oil and gas Over three million tonnes of waste is generated annuallyin Surrey, which requires increased rates of reuse and recycling as well as sustainable waste management infrastructure that drives waste management up the waste hierarchy Surrey is recognised as a powerhouse of the British economy and provides the largestnet contribution to the UK Government after London. It is also the most wooded county in England, some 25% of it is covered by the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and about 73% of it is designated Metropolitan Green BeltSurrey County CouncilsMinerals and Waste Policy Team seeks to ensure that Surrey meets its need for mineral resources and sustainable waste management by producing and maintaining a portfolio of development plans and related documents including annual monitoring reports. To helpSurrey County Council meet its statutory planning obligations and achieve its wider goals we have an opportunity for a Senior Planning Policy Officer to join our team.As an important member of our small but friendly team, you will play a leading role in themaking of the county councils first joint minerals and waste local plan right from the outset. As part of this, you can expect to take ownership for work-streams, carry out research, commission technical studies and manage technical evidence and draft policies.You will engage with elected councillors, stakeholders and our residents through public consultations and at council meetings. The role will also involve coaching and mentoring other members of the Planning Policy Team.To be shortlisted for interview, yourCV and personal statement should clearly evidence: You hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in town and country planning or related field and be eligible for membership of the RTPI (or equivalent professional body) or working towards this status Youpossess a good understanding of minerals and waste management development and land-use planning in England or Wales, with substantial, relevant experience in local government You are a proficient land-use planner with demonstrable planning policy experienceand a record of continuous professional development You can demonstrate intellectual ability, political awareness and skills that would enable you to be a good communicator, negotiator, influencer, and leaderAt Surrey, our values and behaviours are just asimportant as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite youto read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Additional InformationWhilst having an administrative base, the Planning Team are now working to an agile workstyle, withan expectation that Officers will work out of different locations/venues, including home. Staff are encouraged to choose the location they think will be most productive and have access to technology to connect with team members. This job advert closes at 23:59on 09/07/2021 with interviews to follow.Contact DetailsFor an informal discussion contact Stephen Jenkins on or by e-mail at .uk. We look forward to receiving your application. From flexible working to job sharing we are committed to providing a healthy worklife balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car leasescheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerableadults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.Company InformationOurValues Our values are what support our vision, shape the culture and are crucial in delivering our corporate strategy.