Senior Planning Officer

PSPS; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council partnership as a Senior Planning Officer, where your expertise will contribute to sustainable community development. In this role, you will manage diverse planning applications and collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery. With a focus on economic growth and regeneration, you will play a vital role in shaping vibrant communities. The position offers opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment, promoting work-life balance and personal development. Be part of an innovative team dedicated to improving services for the community.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flu Vaccination Clinics

Free Eye Test Voucher

Flexible Working Policies

Long Service Recognition

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a development management environment is required.
• Degree in Planning or a related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of planning applications, including minor and major developments.
• Provide planning advice to stakeholders and attend planning committee meetings.

Skills

Planning Applications Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Development Management

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Planning or Related Field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Planning Officer

At South East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, we are seeking a motivated and skilled planning professional to join our Boston Borough Council Planning Service as a Senior Planning Officer.

Our Planning Team is dedicated to creating sustainable, vibrant communities with a focus on people and place. If you are looking for a role where you will contribute to providing a high-quality planning service that promotes economic growth, regeneration, and housing, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview: As a Senior Planning Officer, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality planning service aligned with our vision for Boston and the Partnership. You will collaborate closely with the Principal Planning Officer and Development Management Lead to ensure effective service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage a range of planning applications, including minor and major developments.
2. Provide planning advice to internal stakeholders, developers, members, and residents.
3. Attend and present at planning committee meetings as necessary.
4. Work collaboratively at all levels to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

Experience: Previous experience in a development management environment is required.

This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and is part of the S113 agreement between the participating Councils, in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement dated 1st October 2021.

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with 23.6% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme with options to buy additional leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform offering retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Free Eye Test Voucher
• Flexible and Agile Working Policies
• Long service recognition
• Opportunities for career progression and training

Restrictions may apply.

We also promote family-friendly policies to help balance work and home life, support personal responsibilities, and assist during times of difficulty.

About Us:

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council, and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, the largest council partnership in the country. Since October 2021, we have been working collaboratively to improve services for our communities, with many positive outcomes already achieved.

We anticipate that services will become formally shared across the three Councils, providing opportunities for staff to engage in new and innovative areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fair recruitment processes. More information about our Equal Opportunities policies can be found on our website.

The Council reserves the right to amend the closing date based on application numbers. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person, potentially before the closing date, when suitable candidates are identified.