Planning Officer

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic team member to maintain a top-notch planning service. The role involves handling planning applications and appeals, coupled with a commitment to contributing to the regeneration of Bradford. Ideal candidates should possess good negotiation skills and be solution-oriented. The council values diversity and aims to employ the best-qualified individuals from various backgrounds.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

RESPECT Allyship Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to negotiate effectively and find solutions.
• Capable of completing written reports and presenting information.

Responsibilities

• Deal with planning applications and appeals.
• Ensure the Planning Service contributes to Bradford's regeneration.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member who can help with the Council's aims to maintain a first class planning service in the Bradford District.

With a population of over 500,000 Bradford has been identified as a key growth location within the Leeds City Region. Bradford Council processes around 3500 planning applications each year and with 59 conservation areas and over 20,000 listed buildings there is a wealth of heritage schemes. Bradford is also home to the renowned World Heritage Site "Saltaire".

The varied workload involves householder applications, retail, housing and employment proposals and other commercial development evolving from numerous investment initiatives.

You will be a good negotiator and solution finder. You will be a member of a busy team dealing with planning applications and appeals. You will be able to complete written reports and present information to members of the public and elected members.

You will play an active role to ensure that the Bradford Council's Planning Service makes a maximum contribution to the regeneration of Bradford and the achievement of a sustainable District.

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.