Development
£26,446 - £37,568 per annum
Permanent
37 hours per week
We are recruiting to the above post within the Council’s Development Management team.
As a Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer you will manage and determine a caseload of planning applications including a wide range of development proposals and major development schemes; provide detailed advice at the pre-application stage and represent the Council in public and at appeal.
You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and willing to learn, whilst being able to work with minimal supervision. You will also have excellent communication skills and be able to work to tight deadlines, whilst focussing on delivering good customer service and high-quality development.
In return, you will work in a friendly environment where you will be fully supported in your role whilst having the opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills within a busy planning team. The Council offices are set up for hybrid working, with staff undertaking a mixture of office-based and home working.
If you would like to discuss the post before submitting your application, we would love to hear from you, please contact either Rob Young, Business Manager on 01926 456535 or Sandip Sahota, Business Manager on 01926 456554.
Closing date: 10th July 2022
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