Principal Planning Policy Officer - CMB1925
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Location
Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/22/2025
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Description
Location: Carlisle
Salary: �45,718 - �46,731 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to join Cumberland Council�s Planning Policy team, which plays a key role in shaping the future of the area through the development and delivery of the Local Plan and other planning policy documents. These documents form the statutory framework for making planning decisions and support the Council�s wider objectives around health, growth, housing, the environment, and infrastructure.
In this role, you will provide professional planning advice, expertise and support across all aspects of the planning policy function of the Council with particular emphasis on the production of the Cumberland Local Plan. �In particular to take responsibility for, drafting policy, site assessments and supporting the procurement and management of external commissions.� You will also prepare background papers for Members and for the Local Plan Examination
You will work corporately and with external partners to ensure that the Council�s planning policies contribute to the priorities of the community and the Council, as well as with Development Management colleagues to provide effective pre-application and master planning input with developers.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
We�re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We�re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact please contact Chris Hoban by email at [email protected] or Neil Cole at [email protected].
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants�as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We�re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That�s why we�re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer � to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing�[email protected]. While adjustments aren�t always guaranteed, we�ll always listen and we�ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Salary: �45,718 - �46,731 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to join Cumberland Council�s Planning Policy team, which plays a key role in shaping the future of the area through the development and delivery of the Local Plan and other planning policy documents. These documents form the statutory framework for making planning decisions and support the Council�s wider objectives around health, growth, housing, the environment, and infrastructure.
In this role, you will provide professional planning advice, expertise and support across all aspects of the planning policy function of the Council with particular emphasis on the production of the Cumberland Local Plan. �In particular to take responsibility for, drafting policy, site assessments and supporting the procurement and management of external commissions.� You will also prepare background papers for Members and for the Local Plan Examination
You will work corporately and with external partners to ensure that the Council�s planning policies contribute to the priorities of the community and the Council, as well as with Development Management colleagues to provide effective pre-application and master planning input with developers.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
We�re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We�re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact please contact Chris Hoban by email at [email protected] or Neil Cole at [email protected].
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants�as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We�re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That�s why we�re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer � to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing�[email protected]. While adjustments aren�t always guaranteed, we�ll always listen and we�ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
- Closing date: Wednesday 13th August 2025
- Interview date: week commencing 1st September 2025
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