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Policy Officer

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London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£37,500 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position of Policy Officer / Advisor offers a salary of £37,500 plus benefits for an 18-month fixed-term contract.
The role requires candidates to have a degree or equivalent experience, along with a solid understanding of the English planning system and housing policy.
Key responsibilities include delivering planning policy projects, drafting consultation responses, and monitoring legislative developments across England.
The role involves collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Candidates should be proactive and adaptable, ready to respond to the fast-paced changes in the English planning reform landscape.

Policy Officer / AdvisorSalary: £37,500 + benefitsContract: 18-month fixed-term (project-based)Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00)Location: Hybrid (2 days in the office per week)England’s town planning system is going through major reform — and this role puts you at the heart of it. As Policy Officer / Advisor, you’ll help shape how planning policy is developed and delivered. You’ll track key changes, analyse their impact, and support strong, evidence-based responses to government proposals.Working across policy, research, and communications, you’ll provide clear insights, build relationships with stakeholders, and ensure planning professionals are represented in the national conversation.

Deliver planning policy projects and promote best practice
Draft consultation responses and policy briefings
Monitor legislative and policy developments across England
Represent the organisation at meetings, conferences, and events
Contribute to blogs, briefings, and digital content
Collaborate with internal teams and engage with government, agencies, and planning professionals
Ensure compliance with data protection guidelines
Take on other duties as needed to support the team’s work
Communications, Research, Regions & Nations, Events
External Contacts: Government departments, Parliamentarians, Planning bodies, Sector partners, Contractors

Your skills and experience

Analysing public policy
Working in a team
Supporting policy or project admin
Degree or equivalent experience
Solid understanding of the English planning system and housing policy (essential)
Qualification in town planning or related subject
Awareness of data protection responsibilities
Clear, confident written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines
Attention to detail and strong digital skills
Well-organised, proactive, and self-motivated

This is a fast-moving role in a critical period for English planning reform. You’ll need to be proactive, adaptable, and ready to respond to shifting priorities. If you’ve got the skills and experience to hit the ground running, send us your CV for immediate review.

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