Principal Town Planning Consultant - Zero Hours Contract
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Description
We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Principal Planning Consultant to join our market-leading Planning Resilience team at Capita.
This is a flexible contract opportunity, open to applicants across the UK and Northern Ireland, where you’ll be paid for the hours you work.
As the Principal Planner, you’ll be able to demonstrate at least 8 years of experience within Planning Policy or Development Management. You will be expected to lead on major planning applications, provide expert advice on local plans, and help drive service improvements for our Local Authority clients. With access to a wide range of projects and a supportive team of planning professionals, this is a chance to make a real impact—on your career and the communities we serve.
This role will be paid on an hourly rate based on variable hours, depending on work available.
Job Title
Principal Town Planning Consultant - Zero Hours Contract
Job Description
What you’ll be doing
This is a flexible contract opportunity, open to applicants across the UK and Northern Ireland, where you’ll be paid for the hours you work.
As the Principal Planner, you’ll be able to demonstrate at least 8 years of experience within Planning Policy or Development Management. You will be expected to lead on major planning applications, provide expert advice on local plans, and help drive service improvements for our Local Authority clients. With access to a wide range of projects and a supportive team of planning professionals, this is a chance to make a real impact—on your career and the communities we serve.
This role will be paid on an hourly rate based on variable hours, depending on work available.
Job Title
Principal Town Planning Consultant - Zero Hours Contract
Job Description
What you’ll be doing
- Process major planning applications in a timely manner, producing robust reports and recommendations to achieve desired and deliverable outcomes.
- Undertake pre application discussions on major proposals, some under Planning Performance Agreements
- Prepare and present evidence on appeals for external clients.
- Working with our clients and partner Councils, you will be required to work flexibly on a range of projects across strategic planning and development management including Local Plans and supporting evidence, Supplementary Planning Documents, CIL/S106 and Sustainability Appraisal.
- You will provide high quality timely professional advice and direction on planning matters being proactive and problem-solving as required by the client.
- Leading on consultation and engagement activities, to include coordination and review of public consultation representations and responding to queries from members of the public or Councillors as required.
What we’re looking for
- Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including proven expertise as an expert witness at Planning Inquiries/Local Plan Examination.
- Demonstrable experience working as a Principal Planning Officer or Consultant in the public sector is essential; experience across both public and private sectors would be advantageous.
- A high level of knowledge, understanding and application of current and emerging planning legislation.
- Full, clean UK Driving License with the willingness to travel to meet our client requirements
About Capita Local Public Service
Capita Public deliver services and solutions that keep the UK government including local councils running and improving services to the public. Capita Local Public Services (LPS) is a £170m business with 3,000 staff working in a matrix operating model to deliver services to over 50 clients, encompassing both Local Government and Community Health (NHS) Capita has a long and rich history working with Local Government and the NHS and both markets are central to our growth strategy for the next 5 years.
Unlock Your Potential with Capita
At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You are part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.
Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose
🤝 Customer first, always 🧑💻 Fearless innovation ✅ Achieve together 💙 Everyone is valued
What We Hope You’ll Do Next
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss.
For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.
If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com
Location:
Home-Based - GBR
,
United Kingdom
Time Type
Part time
Contract Type
Casual
Capita Public deliver services and solutions that keep the UK government including local councils running and improving services to the public. Capita Local Public Services (LPS) is a £170m business with 3,000 staff working in a matrix operating model to deliver services to over 50 clients, encompassing both Local Government and Community Health (NHS) Capita has a long and rich history working with Local Government and the NHS and both markets are central to our growth strategy for the next 5 years.
Unlock Your Potential with Capita
At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You are part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.
Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose
🤝 Customer first, always 🧑💻 Fearless innovation ✅ Achieve together 💙 Everyone is valued
What We Hope You’ll Do Next
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss.
For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.
If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com
Location:
Home-Based - GBR
,
United Kingdom
Time Type
Part time
Contract Type
Casual