Principal Planning Officer
Company: Essential Employment
Location: Sittingbourne
Posted: April 28th, 2026
Principal Planning Officer needed in Sittingbourne Paying £59.02 per hr ref OR100053
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the preparation of the Local Plan, including taking a plan through Regulation 19 consultation and Examination in Public
- Draft and refine allocation and development management policies, ensuring they are robust, deliverable, and legally compliant
- Work collaboratively with officers across Place Services and other Council departments to ensure policies are fit for purpose and aligned with corporate priorities
- Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including statutory consultees, developers, and the Planning Inspectorate
- Provide professional planning advice and mentoring to colleagues within the planning service
- Support senior officers and Members on Local Plan matters as required
Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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