NICS Planning Officer (SO)

CPL; Belfast; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Officer for a temporary contract in Belfast. The ideal candidate should have a level 4 qualification in a planning-related discipline and must be a member of the RTPI. Responsibilities include processing planning applications and providing professional advice. The role includes 37 hours per week with a pay rate of £19.59 per hour and offers benefits such as 37 days holiday per annum.

Benefits

Pension

Expenses

Mileage

37 days holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum level 4 qualification in planning related discipline.
• Chartered or Student Member of RTPI or equivalent required.
• 2 years post qualification experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing and determining planning applications.
• Prepare evidence for tribunals and court.
• Provide professional advice to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Planning system experience

Stakeholder engagement

Professional advice provision

Education

Level 4 qualification in planning related discipline

Chartered or Student Member of RTPI or equivalent

Job description

Planning Officer

CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for a Planning Officer (SO Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract, with possibility of extension.

Pay Rate - £19.59 per/hr

Location – DfI, Climate, Planning and Public Transport Group

Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum

Hours – 37 hours per week

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the operation of the two-tier planning system through the processing and determination of regionally significant and called-in planning applications.
• Preparation of evidence for tribunals and court.
• Contributing to corporate and business planning for the Planning Group and setting targets for the business area.
• Providing professional advice to staff, line managers, senior management, advisory bodies, public authorities and the Minister.
• Engaging and building relationships with relevant stakeholders and other interested parties.
• Representing the Department at meetings with Ministers, MLAs, etc.
• Keep up to date with legislation, decisions and relevant information associated with planning.

Contributing to other key work areas as required.

Essential Experience/Qualifications

• Have a minimum of a level 4 qualification in a planning related discipline (e.g. Town and Country Planning, Marine Planning, Geography or Environmental Science etc).
• Be a Chartered or Student Member of Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or a Corporate Member of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) or equivalent.

Desired Experience/Qualifications

• Have 2 years post qualification experience gained within the last 10 years of working in the planning profession.

Relevant or Equivalent Qualifications

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

Relevant or equivalent qualifications: give the type of qualification and date awarded (the date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body). If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc so that a well-informed decision can be made.

Further Details and Application

If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email

Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.

Benefits: Pension, Expenses, Mileage