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Authorities are seeking policy officers, senior planners, and strategic planning specialists capable of managing evidence bases, drafting policies, and coordinating consultation stages. Experience with housing need assessments, infrastructure planning, and viability testing is particularly valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultancies are also expanding their plan\u2011making support services, offering capacity to councils facing resource pressures. 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