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Arun is undergoing a significant change with the adopted Local Plan seeking to secure the delivery of over 20,000 homes by 2031 as well as significant employment growth. We are commencing an update of the Local Plan and have just concluded public consultation on our Direction of Travel document, so this is an exciting time in Arun and any planner seeking a challenge or looking to make the next big step in their career will be provided with the necessary support and opportunity to develop professionally. These roles will play a critical role in progressing the preparation of a Local Plan working alongside elected members, senior staff and appointed specialist consultants in evidence preparation, policy formulation and consultation.

We offer flexible working. We are currently working a hybrid arrangement of both home and office working, subject to the requirement to attend site visits, as well as Committee meetings and briefings held at the office. General arrangements are based on officers attending the office at least 2 days per week and we have a robust IT network and facilities to support home working., We are seeking a highly self-motivated and enthusiastic Principal Planning Policy Officer to help us complete and implement our Local Plan. The role will undertake a variety of tasks in driving forward the preparation, adoption, and delivery of the emerging Local Plan, supporting the preparation of Neighbourhood Plans and the preparation of supplementary planning documents and masterplans.

Part of the role also involves liaising with outside bodies/stakeholders/interested individuals/expert bodies and statutory consultees in the preparation of the policy framework.