Planning Officer

Broxtowe Borough Council; Beeston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is looking for two motivated individuals to help determine planning applications and deliver projects within their planning service. This role is ideal for those holding or graduating with a relevant degree. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills, be able to work under pressure, and have effective communication and negotiation abilities. Experience in a Local Authority is beneficial but not a requirement. Applications should be submitted online.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a relevant degree from university or be graduating.
• Must be highly motivated, organised, and able to work under pressure.
• Experience in a Local Authority is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Determine planning applications and assist in delivering plans and projects.
• Use initiative and communicate effectively.
• Work within the Development Management function of the planning department.

Skills

Motivated

Organisational skills

Communicative skills

Negotiation skills

Report writing skills

Education

Relevant degree from University

Job description

Overview

Broxtowe is a diverse urban and rural area to the west of Nottingham. The Borough is home to a wide range of businesses including leading telecommunication, retail and pharmaceutical companies. The Council has an adopted Core Strategy (Part 1 Local Plan prepared with our neighbours across Greater Nottingham) to secure significant growth and inward investment. The Part 2 Local Plan was adopted in 2019 and includes site allocations and development management policies to assist in delivering this growth. Broxtowe are also shortly due to submit an updated Core Strategy, following collaborative work within the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan (GNSP) partnership group.

Role Overview

The Council are seeking two individuals with the drive and enthusiasm to determine planning applications and help in delivering plans and projects within a well‑organised planning service. Whilst experience would be beneficial, the position would also be suited for those graduating from a relevant degree from University. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated, organised, able to work under pressure and have the ability to motivate others. Previous experience of working within a Local Authority advantageous, but not essential. You should be able to use your initiative, communicate effectively and have sound negotiating and report writing skills. The role would initially sit within the Development Management function of the planning department.

Responsibilities

• Determine planning applications and help in delivering plans and projects within a well‑organised planning service.
• Use initiative, communicate effectively and have sound negotiating and report writing skills.
• Work within the Development Management function of the planning department.

Qualifications & Preferences

• Relevant degree from University, or graduating.
• Highly motivated, organised, able to work under pressure.
• Experience of working within a Local Authority advantageous but not essential.

Contact & Application

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ryan Dawson on 0115 9173653 or Mark Thompson on 0115 917 3826.

Our preferred method of applying for jobs is online at www.broxtowe.gov.uk (please do not send CVs). If this is not possible, application packs can be obtained by contacting The Recruitment Team, Human Resources Division on 0115 9173342/3372. Please quote reference no. P23 & P28.