Planning Policy Lead

Planning Policy Lead
Council Offices - Clitheroe

Reference: EDP132
Pay: PO5-8 (scp 35-38) £47,665 to £50,908 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Shape the Future of Our Borough

Are you an experienced planning professional with a passion for place-making and strategic planning? Do you want to play a leading role in shaping sustainable growth and delivering positive outcomes for communities?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Policy professional to lead the preparation, examination, adoption, monitoring and review of the Council's Local Plan and associated planning policy documents.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning and Housing, you will take a leading role in driving the Council's plan-making function and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative and policy requirements.

You will manage complex planning policy projects, oversee consultation programmes, prepare and present evidence at Local Plan examinations, and provide expert advice to Members, senior officers and external stakeholders.

If you are an ambitious planning professional looking to make a significant impact on the future of our communities, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape a thriving, sustainable and prosperous borough for generations to come.

If you are interested in having a formal chat about this position, please contact Erika Eden-Porter, Head of Strategic Planning and Housing on 01200 414503.

Closing date: 25 November 2026
Interview date: 2 December 2026

To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs

Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.