Senior Policy Planner - Maldon District Council

Senior Policy Planner - Maldon District Council

Permanent, full time

Salary: £36,037.47 - £40,765.29 per annum

Location: Maldon

Closing Date: 6th July 2026

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Responsibilities

The role is within the Council's Planning Policy team, which is part of the Place, Planning & Growth directorate. This is an exciting time to join the Planning Policy Team at Maldon District Council.

We are about to embark on the preparation of a new Local Plan for the Maldon District under the new plan making system, providing a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the area alongside the backdrop of Local Government Reorganisation. You will contribute to the preparation, monitoring and review of planning policy across the district. You will also undertake research and analysis, assist in the production of key policies and the evidence base, and support consultation and public engagement activities. There are also opportunities to work collaboratively with infrastructure providers, neighbouring authorities and Essex County Council on strategic planning matters.

The team is involved in a wide range of ongoing planning policy work, including supporting Parish Councils with neighbourhood plans, managing Section 106 agreements, undertaking monitoring activities, and producing the Authority Monitoring Report (AMR). Alongside this, we are also working closely with our Development Management colleagues on a number of significant development proposals currently being brought forward by developers.

To support this ambitious programme of work, we are recruiting into two new positions - a Policy Planner and a Senior Policy Planner. These roles will allow successful candidates to further develop their planning policy knowledge, communication, project management, analysis, and report writing skills.

Benefits

• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible and agile working
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Discounted local gym membership
• Free parking
• Payment of one annual professional subscription

Equal Employment Opportunity

Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, including children, young people and adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability or marital status.

Maldon District Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and has been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer.