Planner (Policy)

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a Planning Policy Officer to support the development and implementation of the Local Development Plan in Barry.

You will work within the Planning Policy team, liaising with developers and public bodies, progressing to RTPI membership and delivering high-quality planning policy advice.

The role offers a pathway to professional accreditation and a commitment to diverse and quality community planning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning with at least 1 year of practice.
• Detailed knowledge of the Wales Development Plan system and policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Good organisational and partnership-building skills.
• Planning degree recognized by RTPI leading to membership.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work in a team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Commitment to equal opportunities policy.
• Computer literate with office software and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning Policy team with tasks related to the Development Plan.
• Assist with policy research and compilation of SPG evidence.
• Progress to Grade 8 by achieving RTPI membership or equivalent qualification.
• Work to agreed deadlines and deliver high-quality planning advice.

Skills

Planning experience

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Planning degree (RTPI)

Tools

Geographical Information Systems

Office software

Job description

About Us

The Service sits within a Planning Department under a Head of Service that reports directly to the Director of Place. The Planning Policy team are responsible for the preparation of the statutory development plan and provide advice and information to developers and members of the public on a range of national and local planning policies. Main outcomes are: preparation and monitoring of the Vale of Glamorgan Local Development Plan (LDP); preparation of Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) to support the LDP; regional collaboration on land-use planning in South East Wales (SEWSPG); all Wales collaboration on planning matters via Planning Officers Society for Wales (POSW) and preparation and review of Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans.

Ambitious -

Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open -

Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together -

Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud -

Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details

Grade 7 / 8 SCP 20-30 £33,673- £42,123

Hours of Work / Working Pattern

Up to 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Main Place of Work

Civic Office, Barry

Description

To undertake and assist with all tasks related to the work of the Planning Policy team.

To progress to Grade 8: Eligible for Chartered Membership of the RTPI (either through relevant Post Graduate Planning Qualification or via experience), or working towards membership

About You

You will need:

• Experience of working within planning with at least 1 years practicing experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the Development Plan system in Wales and relevant national, regional and local planning policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines and under pressure.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to forge and work in partnership.
• Ability to deal direct with Councillors, members of the public as well as public/private organisations.
• A degree level qualification in Planning (recognised by the RTPI) which will lead to membership of the RTPI.
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and able to work well in a team and on own initiative.
• Commitment to high quality outcomes from the planning policy process.
• Committed to continuing professional development.
• Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Computer literate (office software and Geographical Information Systems) and be able to use a PC for letters and reports.

Additional information

For Further Information, contact: Victoria Morgan 01446 704605 or Ian Robinson on 01446 704777

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.