Planning Policy Officer

Planning Policy Officer
Job ref: PPO
Salary: £35,358 per annum
Location: Old Street, N1. Most office-based staff work hybrid, working part of the time in the office and part of the time at home.

This is a very exciting time for this charity, with a change of government offering an opportunity to effectively advocate for the countryside, building on the success of their recent Rooftop Solar Revolution and Rural Affordable Housing campaigns and planning for their upcoming centenary in 2026.

They are looking for a keen planner with excellent communication skills to join the Policy and Advocacy Team to help this organisation to continue to effectively influence national planning policy and legislation and provide expert planning support and advice. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to gain planning policy experience and make a real difference advocating for countryside friendly solutions to the biggest threats facing rural England today.

At this charity, no two days are the same. On a day-to-day basis you may be helping to produce research and analysis relating to key policy asks using Geographic Information System (GIS) software; writing planning blogs or explainers with colleagues; joining calls with external stakeholders, MPs and civil servants, helping to communicate policy positions; working with both members and the wider federated network to provide planning support; and helping to respond to government consultations on a wide range of relevant topics.

You will primarily work with the planning policy manager, head of policy and planning and campaigns lead; however, there will be plenty of opportunities to gain experience in other areas by working closely with colleagues in other departments. An ability to work with a broad range of people from different disciplines is essential.

As a federated charity, you will also be involved in providing support to the network through planning support meetings, Policy and Campaigns committee meetings, induction sessions for planning volunteers, and other network events.

Alongside day-to-day work, there are lots of opportunities to get involved in other aspects of the organisation including the Allyship Group, the centenary planning group and staff social group. This organisation enjoys opportunities to come together as often as they can with weekly team meetings, monthly anchor days and twice-yearly staff conferences.

This employer is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves at work, because they recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is important in achieving their vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. They therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 2 April 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 April 2025

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This charity is an equal opportunities employer

No agencies please.

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