Planning Officer

Essential Employment; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the planning sector is seeking a Planning Officer to supervise a team and manage complex planning applications. This temporary role offers a hybrid working arrangement with essential attendance at Planning Committee meetings. Candidates should possess strong leadership and planning expertise to ensure efficient operations within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Development Management.
• Ability to process complex planning applications.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a team of Planning Officers.
• Lead processing of major planning applications.
• Act as lead officer at Planning Committee meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Planning Expertise

Communication

Job description

Planning Officer needed in Conwy

The rate is £24.75ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: OR7226

The successful candidate will lead and supervise a team handling Development Management matters, including processing complex major planning applications. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient performance of the section and will act as the lead officer at Planning Committee meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and mentor a team of Planning Officers, ensuring high standards in Development Management operations.
• Lead the processing of major planning applications, providing expert guidance on complex cases.
• Act as the designated lead officer at Planning Committee meetings, ensuring effective representation.
• Attend monthly Planning Committee meetings and site visits to support decision-making processes.
• Contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the planning section.

Work Environment:

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with a requirement to attend the office in at least once a week. Additionally, candidates must commit to attending monthly Planning Committee meetings and site visits.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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