Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the south west of England in the search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer; this will be offered on an initial 12 month contract basis. The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture. You will work with relevant officers both within the service, and across the Council and our partners, on a range of professional activities and projects, in line with service priorities and the Council''s Corporate Plan. The purpose of this role is to support the operational needs and delivery outcomes of the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure team. Key activities: To assist with the preparation of the Local Plan and other planning policy documents dealing with specific areas, topics or Neighbourhoods. Contribute to topic papers, planning briefs and other material required as part of corporate policy development. To contribute to the necessary programme of survey, analysis, and policy generation associated with the preparation of planning policies. To assist with public participation exercises. To contribute to the monitoring of the development of the Borough and Neighbourhoods and prepare related statistics. To give advice on the policy implications of planning applications. To lead on provision of