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Planning Policy recruitment benefiting from clearer hybrid working models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Planning Policy recruitment continues to strengthen as councils refine hybrid working arrangements and provide clearer expectations around office attendance, collaboration, and project delivery. Authorities report improved candidate engagement when adverts highlight flexible working, structured progression routes, and involvement in high\u2011profile regeneration or Local Plan work. The most competitive roles remain Senior and Principal Policy positions, where councils are emphasising analytical responsibilities, evidence\u2011base management, and opportunities to shape long\u2011term spatial strategies. Advertisers are also improving job narratives to differentiate roles and attract candidates with strong policy backgrounds. Recruitment teams are increasingly using targeted campaigns, sector\u2011specific job boards, and clearer messaging around organisational culture to secure high\u2011calibre applicants. As Local Plan timetables tighten, demand for experienced policy planners is expected to remain high throughout the autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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