Principal Planning Officer

• Jul 2020 - Present

Senior Planning Officer (MRTPI)

• Feb 2017 - Jul 2020

Leading on the provision of policy and professional advice on the planning system to senior managers and Ministers. Developing new ideas and leading on the preparation of consultation documents, national planning policy documents and guidance and the delivery of a high-profile funding stream. Working closely with analysts and lawyers in delivering both primary and secondary legislation. Drafting responses to Parliamentary Questions and Ministerial correspondence and providing briefing for speeches and debates. Continuous engagement with other government departments and nationally recognised stakeholders within the planning profession. Attendance at conferences and policy debates to represent the Department and communicate our work.

Planning Officer

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

Leading on the development of new national planning policy and guidance and supportive documentation. Leading and supporting the formulation of policy advice to Ministers. Liaising with external organisations on our proposals. Working closely with internal teams such as Analysts, Lawyers and Economists in taking forward out proposals. Assisting with debates in the House of Commons and House of Lords. Attending and presenting at conferences and events.

Planning Officer

• Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

Working in Development Management with various cases in the southern area of Central Bedfordshire which includes rural and urban environments. Dealing with a large caseload of householder applications for extensions, outbuildings, garage conversions, loft conversions. Assessing the impact of development in the Green Belt and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Considering the economic and environmental impacts of new commercial properties. While working within development management I was also rotated within the Local Plans, Minerals and Waste and Countryside Access teams.

Bar Manager

• Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

Dealing with suppliers, Buying in stock, stock management, training, expansive knowledge of wines and spirits, cocktails and beers, organising online stock management system (FNB), stock control and stock take. Dealing with suppliers, Buying in stock, stock management, training, expansive knowledge of wines and spirits, cocktails and beers, organising online stock management system (FNB), stock control and stock take.

Head Bartender

• Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

Knowledge of wines and spirits, organising stock, dealing with customers. Knowledge of wines and spirits, organising stock, dealing with customers.