Principal Planning Policy Officer needed in Kingston Paying £55 per hr ref Full time hours on a temporary basisKey ResponsibilitiesLead on the preparation, review, and delivery of the Local Plan and supporting planning policy documentsManage complex policy projects, including evidence-gathering, consultation processes, and cross-departmental initiativesProvide specialist planning policy advice to elected members, senior managers, developers, and external partnersPrepare high-quality reports, briefings, and policy documents for Cabinet, Committee, and public consultationRepresent the authority at examinations, hearings, meetings, and stakeholder eventsOversee and support the work of Planning Policy Officers and contribute to team mentoring and developmentAnalyse planning data and conduct research to inform evidence bases (housing need, employment land, infrastructure, environment, etc.)Work collaboratively with internal teams (Regeneration, Housing, Climate Change, Highways, Public Health, Conservation)Ensure all policy work complies with legislation, guidance, and national planning frameworksLead on strategic projects such as regeneration frameworks, design policies, climate adaptation policy, or local housing needs assessmentsIf you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.All our roles may be s