Minerals & Waste Lead Planning Officer

Minerals & Waste Lead Planning Officer 3-Month Contract Full-Time £47.09 per hour The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Minerals & Waste Lead Planning Officer to join our client on an initial 3-month contract.

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This is a senior leadership role supporting the Head of Planning Policy & Placemaking , with responsibility for overseeing the operational management and strategic delivery of Minerals & Waste Planning services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned planning professional to lead on high-profile policy development, development management, and service transformation.

Purpose of the Role You will lead on all matters relating to the Councils statutory responsibilities for Minerals & Waste Planning, ensuring delivery of a high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused service .

The role spans: Plan-making and policy development Development management of planning applications Service improvement and transformation Leadership of a specialist planning team You will also play a key role in promoting sustainable development, environmental protection, and the circular economy.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Minerals & Waste Planning team, including Principal Planning Officers Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with legislation and corporate objectives Work collaboratively across planning teams in a matrix management structure Deputise for the Head of Policy & Placemaking when required Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of the Minerals & Waste Local Plan Ensure a robust and up-to-date policy framework is maintained Represent the Council at regional and national planning forums Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, Members, and external bodies Oversee complex Minerals & Waste planning applications Ensure high-quality, timely decision-making processes Represent the Council at hearings, inquiries, and examinations Lead public consultation and community engagement activities Attend xwzovoh and represent the Council at committees, boards, and public meetings Build strong relationships with developers, stakeholders, and partner authorities About You Degree in Town Planning (or equivalent) eligible for RTPI membership Chartered RTPI status (or working towards) Extensive knowledge of the UK planning system , including NPPF Significant senior-level experience in Minerals & Waste Planning Proven track record in: Planning policy development or Development management of Minerals & Waste applications Strong stakeholder engagement experience (Members, developers, public) Excellent communication and report-writing skills