Principal Planning Policy Officer

Principal Planning Policy Officer

Pay Band N / SCP 36-37 - £47,181 - £48,226 per annum

Ref: CVP 0604

Knowsley Council is an award‑winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, committed to the principle of fair employment and dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Knowsley’s Growth Agenda continues to deliver, and the Council’s Planning Service is a friendly and supportive environment to work in. We are looking for a motivated and flexible individual who works well within a team and possesses good communication skills to join the Planning Policy Team.

As a Principal Planning Policy Officer, you will support all aspects of the work within the team, utilising your advanced professional skills to aid the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of the Council’s Local Plan by managing a complex and varied workload.

At Knowsley Council, we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible:

• Flexible hours
• Working from home
• Compressed hours
• Part‑time

There is a requirement for you to attend your work base at least two days per week (namely Thursday and Friday).

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Closing Date: Sunday, 31 May 2026

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