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Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella - Inside IR35)
Location: London (with flexible and hybrid-working options)
Hours: Full Time (36 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary (2 months until further notice)

About the Role:

I'm looking for a Planning Policy Team Leader to join a high-profile London Local Authority’s Planning Policy team.
This is a key role with a significant opportunity to influence policy delivery, guide decision-making, and make a measurable, positive difference to the future of the borough.

In this role, you will:

Provide expert guidance and manage delivery of planning policy initiatives and related projects.
Support team members in delivering high-caliber policy documents and reports, ensuring they align with strategic priorities and legislation.
Develop strong relationships with stakeholders — internal colleagues, councillors, community groups, and external stakeholders — to enable collaborative policy making.
Contribute to a range of policy responses and consultation processes.
Support delivery of policy initiatives related to climate emergency, sustainable growth, and securing community benefits.
Provide clear, accurate, and insightful advice to aid decision makers, while navigating financial, legal, and political sensitivities.
About YouWe are looking for a candidate with:

A degree in Town Planning or related discipline, or a relevant professional qualification.
An in-depth understanding of the UK planning policy framework and its role in delivering sustainable community outcomes.
Experience delivering policy and related initiatives within a local government context — with a strong understanding of climate emergency and community engagement.
Ability to produce clear and well-evidenced reports, policy documents, and guidance.
Collaborative interpersonal skills, a keen political awareness, and the ability to advise stakeholders effectively.
Commitment to service delivery excellence, fairness, and ongoing improvement
Additional Information

Rate: £55 per hour (Inside IR35)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday) with occasional evening meetings
Location: London — Flexible and Hybrid-working available
Start Date: Immediate or as soon as possible
Contract: Temporary with ongoing opportunity for extension, subject to performance and funding
To Apply:
Please submit your CV or to find out further information, get in touch