We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Planning Policy / Local Plans professional to join a Local Authority. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to play a key role in the preparation, implementation and review of the Council’s Local Plan and wider planning policy framework. Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire – LE11 2TX Pay: £45.00 per hour Working hours: 37 hours per week Start ASAP - 3 months+ contract Hybrid working – 1 day office / 4 days home Key Responsibilities: * Lead and support the preparation and review of the Council's statutory Local Plan and planning policies. * Manage major, strategic and complex planning policy issues. * Manage and supervise members of the Local Plans team. * Provide advice on planning policy, development proposals and pre-application enquiries. * Prepare reports for Council Committees and Project Boards. * Prepare evidence and represent the Council at Local Plan examinations, public inquiries and hearings. * Liaise with Council departments, neighbouring authorities, government bodies, parish councils and other external stakeholders. * Manage external planning consultants and specialist commissions. * Coordinate research, surveys and evidence required to support the plan-making process. * Support the development and training of planning team members. About You: * Planning Policy / Local Plans * Strategic or Spatial Planning * Development Frameworks * Planning legislation and policy * Local Plan preparation and review * Planning examinations / public inquiries * Stakeholder and consultation work * Preparing reports for committees * Managing planning projects and consultants * Ideally, team management/supervisory experience * Local Authority planning experience is highly desirable. Hybrid: 1 day in the Loughborough office and 4 days working from home. Please note that occasional evening meetings may be required. Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration