Development Planning Specialist

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme (where applicable)

Job summary

Northumberland County Council in Morpeth is seeking a Planning Support Officer to assist planning professionals with processing and appraisal of planning applications.

Based at County Hall with flexible working including home working, you will undertake site visits, collect evidence, assist with planning committee servicing and appeals, and contribute to the delivery of sustainable development across the county.

Qualifications

• Degree in planning or a related field is required or desirable.
• Experience in a planning service and knowledge of Development Management processes.
• Experience with GIS and spatial planning data is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking site visits
• Collecting evidence and assisting with assessment of proposals
• Assisting with servicing of Planning Committees and planning appeals preparation

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Degree (planning related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle applications

GIS systems

Job description

Northumberland County Council in Morpeth is seeking a Planning Support Officer to assist planning professionals with processing and appraisal of planning applications.

Based at County Hall with flexible working including home working, you will undertake site visits, collect evidence, assist with planning committee servicing and appeals, and contribute to the delivery of sustainable development across the county.