Lead Officer Planning and Transport Strategy

As a Lead Officer for Planning & Transport Policy your Key duties will be.

• Leading on Local Plan making in accordance with NPPF guidance
• Commissioning/Reviewing Evidence Base for Local Plan
• Writing & Presenting Reports to various boards/audiences
• Providing comprehensive Planning Policy responses
• Leading Public Consultation
• Experience of presenting /leading at an Examination in Public
  
  We would expect you to have a minimum of 6 years Planning & Transport Policy experience, hold a RTPI accredited degree and demonstrable, experience of leading key planning policy to develop a Local Plan Policies that will directly contribute to the growth and development of the Borough.
  
  Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring three iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.
Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It's an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what's great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been 'our colleagues'.

Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free Car Parking at HBC sites
• Flexible working arrangements (currently 60/40 office/home)
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.