Planner

Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Norwich is seeking a Principal Planner (Team Leader) to lead development management projects. The role requires substantial experience in planning applications management and team leadership. Offering a salary up to £50,500 with excellent benefits, including hybrid working arrangements and a relocation package up to £8k. The ideal candidate will have RTPI Membership and a passion for urban regeneration and rural planning.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local government pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

RTPI subscription payment

Relocation package up to £8k

Qualifications

• Minimum five years post-qualification experience in Development Management.
• Experience managing a team and developing staff.
• Ability to handle complex planning applications and associated appeals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planners and manage projects in Development Management.
• Provide advice to Councillors, developers, and public.
• Work on rural issues and urban regeneration projects.

Skills

Management skills

Planning applications

Development Management

Coaching and developing a team

Education

RTPI Membership

Qualified Planner

Job description

Overview

Principal Planner (Team Leader – Development Management)

Starting salary up to £50,500 per annum, plus essential user car allowance

Full time – 37 hours with hybrid working arrangements.

Based at King’s Court Council Offices, King’s Lynn

Role and context

If you are looking for a high-profile role where your experience will be valued and will help achieve organisational goals, join our development management teams as a Principal Planner (Team Leader). We are a large borough with diverse landscapes, leading one of our area teams covering the historic and growing market towns of King’s Lynn, Downham Market & Hunstanton, the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, the Fens and areas bordering the Brecks. We have 48 Conservation Areas with over 2000 Listed Buildings along with historic estates such as Sandringham and Houghton. This role involves working on rural issues, urban regeneration, coastal planning and major developments within King’s Lynn, Downham Market and Hunstanton.

Responsibilities

As a fully qualified Planner with RTPI Membership, you will have at least five years post-qualification experience in Development Management with management experience including coaching and developing a team. You will also have your own small caseload of complex planning applications and associated appeals and provide sound advice and judgements for a range of audiences, including your team, Councillors, developers and members of the public.

Benefits and working arrangements

We are committed to supporting and developing our staff and promoting a good work-life balance with hybrid working arrangements (including working from home 2 days per week and a flexible working scheme). We offer a competitive salary, performance related pay, generous annual leave including office closure between Christmas and New Year, local government pension scheme and RTPI subscription payment. If you are moving to the area for this role, relocation package of up to £8k is available.

How to apply and closing date

Apply online at www.west-norfolk.gov.uk where you can also read the full job details.

To find out more about your future in West Norfolk visit www.workinginwestnorfolk.co.uk

Closing Date: 8 April 2024