Principal Planning Officer (Planning Strategy)

Following a restructure and a planned retirement we are recruiting additional capacity into the Planning Strategy Team at principal officer level. You will be involved in a wide range of planning policy matters working collaboratively with colleagues in Bolton as well as across the city region with partners in Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This is an exciting time to join the team we have recently committed to starting a local plan review and have ambitious regeneration plans for the Borough. You will help to shape the vision and content of Bolton's Local Plan and be involved in related policy development work, including annual monitoring reports and consultation exercises. You will work pro actively with colleagues to help shape the policy environment demonstrating a positive image of the service and the Council.

Role specifics Full driving licence, Degree in town planning and membership or eligibility to join the RTPI., An experienced planning policy officer with developed understanding of the range of planning legislation and processes. You will have experience of developing statutory planning policies and plans and of working collaboratively with a range of partners to develop Borough wide or sub regional policies and plans. You will be adept at analysing complex technical information and evidence and also have excellent problem solving and communication skills.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.