Hybrid Planning Officer: Drive Growth & Affordable Housing

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Hybrid working pattern

Local Government Pension scheme with 3

Free employee parking near offices

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and gym memberships

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is inviting applications for a Planning Officer in a full-time, permanent position with hybrid working. The salary ranges from £30,193 to £34,104 per annum.

You will handle a wide range of planning applications and pre-application enquiries, supporting senior officers on larger schemes and ensuring quality design and sustainable development. A degree in Town Planning or relevant subject is encouraged, with Local Authority experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a relevant subject; qualified Planner considered advantageous.
• Experience with a Local Planning Authority desirable.
• Strong understanding of planning policy and development management principles.

Responsibilities

• Deal with a wide range of planning applications, certificates and pre-application enquiries.
• Assist with planning appeals under the written representations procedure; support senior officers with larger schemes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure design quality, sustainability and housing provision in the Borough.

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is inviting applications for a Planning Officer in a full-time, permanent position with hybrid working. The salary ranges from £30,193 to £34,104 per annum.

You will handle a wide range of planning applications and pre-application enquiries, supporting senior officers on larger schemes and ensuring quality design and sustainable development. A degree in Town Planning or relevant subject is encouraged, with Local Authority experience desirable.