Development Planning Officer - Influence Local Growth

Moray Council; Elgin; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Moray Council invites applications for a maternity cover Planning Officer within Development Management. You will assess and determine planning applications and respond to preliminary enquiries, ensuring decisions meet statutory requirements and local policies.

The role requires MRTPI-eligible degree or diploma, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel between Moray offices. Starting salary £36,003.50–£46,502.95; 36.25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Planning or MRTPI eligibility.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret planning legislation and policies.
• Proven time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Determining Planning Applications.
• Determining whether planning permission is required.
• Responding to preliminary enquiries about likelihood of consent.
• Preparing planning appeal submissions for the Council.
• Carrying out enforcement duties as required.
• Contributing to service effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

Degree/Diploma in Planning or MRTPI eligible

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Moray Council invites applications for a maternity cover Planning Officer within Development Management. You will assess and determine planning applications and respond to preliminary enquiries, ensuring decisions meet statutory requirements and local policies.

The role requires MRTPI-eligible degree or diploma, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel between Moray offices. Starting salary £36,003.50–£46,502.95; 36.25 hours per week.