Senior Strategic Planning Officer

Posted 19 December 2025
Salary £50 per hour
LocationEssex
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000063023

Job description

Senior Planning Policy Officer- Essex
 
Job ref - 63023
 
Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this Essex based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Planning Policy Officer on a fully remote basis.
 
This is a 3 month rolling contract position paying up to £50 per hour inside IR35.
 
We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come from a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan.
 
You will be an experienced and motivated Planner who is degree and preferably masters qualified. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills.
 
Rates for this role is £50ph
 
If you are keen to discuss this position in more detail please do not hesitate to call Liam Shea - Town Planning Recruitment Specialist on 02393 876079 or apply here.
 
If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on 02393 876079, we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you.