Principal Planning Strategy Officer


Company:	Triumph Consultants Ltd
Salary:	£30.06 to £30.06 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gloucester , Gloucestershire, GL5 4UB
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

What's involved with this role:

Triumph Consultants are looking for an experienced Principal Planning Strategy Officer for their client to lead planning policy projects and help shape planning strategy. Contract is for 12 months in Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4UB.

Principal Planning Strategy Officer

Pay Rate: £30.06 per hour PAYE

Hours per week: 37 Monday - Friday

Contract length: 7 months

Location: Gloucester, GL5 4UB

Key requirements

Degree in Town Planning or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience.

RTPI membership or working towards membership.

Extensive experience in planning policy, plan making or development management.

Strong knowledge of planning legislation and the Local Plan process.

Experience of supervising or managing staff and working with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Lead planning strategy projects, including surveys, consultations, evidence gathering and policy development.

Maintain a robust evidence base to support planning policies and strategies.

Prepare and present reports and evidence to meetings, planning examinations, inquiries, appeals and public meetings.

Provide expert planning policy advice on planning applications and pre-applications.

Work with internal teams, Members, Parish/Town Councils and external organisations on planning policy matters.

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