Planning Officer

Bradford Council; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Planning Officer in Bradford to process planning applications and provide guidance to the public. The role offers a salary range from £23,114 to £38,223, with flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service and planning processes.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development funding

Flexi-time working

Car user allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in processing planning applications and appeals.
• Ability to provide guidance on planning matters.
• Commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Process planning applications and appeals.
• Provide guidance on Planning Service matters.

Skills

Planning applications processing

Public guidance

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Department of Place Planning, Transportation & Highways
Planning Officer
Band 5 to PO1: £23,114 pa - £38,223 pa (Pro rata for Part Time Posts)
5 x 37 hours per week
Permanent
Based at Britannia House, Bradford

Role

The Council is seeking to recruit to fill vacant posts in the Planning Service. Post holders will be required to process planning applications and appeals, and to give guidance to applicants, agents, the general public and members of the Council on matters related to the Planning Service. The role aims to contribution to the regeneration of Bradford and the achievement of a sustainable Metropolitan District, ensure the best practicable level of customer service and to contribute to the achievement of corporate and service targets.

Responsibilities

• Process planning applications and appeals.
• Provide guidance to applicants, agents, the general public and Council members on Planning Service matters.

Benefits

• Adopting amongst the most flexible Local Authority working arrangements in the region. It is currently expected that you will be in the office two days a week, with the remaining time your own choice between working from home or working in the office.
• Subject to funding availability, investment in professional progression through financing of CPD and continuing higher education.
• Flexi-time working
• Car user allowance and car loan facilities