Planning Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht engagierte Planungsbeamte, um das Wachstum und die Entwicklung in Dudley zu unterstützen. Diese spannenden Positionen bieten die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen städtischen Umfeld zu arbeiten, wo Sie an der Planung und Umsetzung von bedeutenden Projekten beteiligt sind. Sie werden sowohl im Bereich Planungsvollstreckung als auch in der Planungspolitik tätig sein und wertvolle Erfahrungen in der Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Interessengruppen sammeln. Die Rolle erfordert hervorragende Kommunikations- und Verhandlungskompetenzen sowie ein tiefes Verständnis für die Planungsgesetze. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Stadtplanung haben und einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gemeinschaft ausüben möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

30 Tage Urlaub

Parkplatz und Reisekostenerstattung

Unterstützung bei der beruflichen Weiterbildung

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Planung und Durchführung von Projekten in einem städtischen Umfeld.
• Kenntnisse in der Erstellung von lokalen Planungsdokumenten und politischen Strategien.

Responsibilities

• Untersuchung und Dokumentation von Planungsbreaches im Bereich der Planungsvollstreckung.
• Mitwirkung an der Erstellung des lokalen Plans und der politischen Dokumente.

Skills

Verhandlungsgeschick

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Education

RTPI akkreditiertes Studium

Studium in einem verwandten Fachbereich

Job description

Are you ready for a new challenge?If so, this could be for you as we have 2 opportunities to work as a Planning Officer at Dudley MBC within either Planning Enforcement or Planning Policy.

Dudley is considered the historic capital of the Black Country.An area with a rich heritage, located in close proximity to many towns and cities as well as extensive greenbelt, making it the perfect place to work and live.Dudley is currently undergoing a period of growth, which will continue with the extension of the Midland Metro, and is in the process of preparing a new plan.The positions offer an ideal career opportunity to gain valuable experience working in an urban authority.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals who have excellent negotiation and communication skills as well as a flair for problem solving.You should also have an RTPI accredited degree or a degree in a related subject and be working towards, or eligible for, licentiate or full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute as well as experience of working within a busy planning environment either within the public or private sector.

More specifically:

Planning Enforcement

Working within the Planning Enforcement team, you will be responsible for investigating, gathering and recording information accurately in order to assess and take appropriate action against a wide range of alleged planning breaches.You will also provide advice on all aspects of planning enforcement to officers, Councillors, developers, site owners and relevant community groups.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing an enforcement caseload and taking enforcement action.The team has a strong track record of enforcement as we recognise that it underpins the work of the entire service and provides confidence to customers.

Planning Policy

Working within the planning policy team, you will play an important role in the preparation of the Local Plan and other policy documents, including research, policy formulation and participation in consultation events and independent examinations.The team is currently working on the Dudley Local Plan which will shortly undergo an Examination in Public.This will be a fantastic opportunity for you to be involved in setting the strategy for growth and the policies that will serve the area for the next 15+ years.You will also be involved in the preparation of supplementary planning documents, masterplans and development briefs.You willprovide advice on planning policy issues to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders - including elected members, developers and government agencies. You should have experience of working within a planning policy environment.

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: £37,938-£40,476(*pay award pending)

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Location: Hybrid working – from home and office: Council House, Priory Road, Dudley

Benefits we offer:

• Planning Services operate an agile working environment and offers flexible working time with the ability to accrue flexi-time leave.
• Leave entitlement of 30 days, rising by a 4 further days after 5 years continuous service.
• Season tickets for car parking facilities are provided along with mileage allowance.
• The service offers a supportive environment with the ability to experience a wide variety of work streams and application types within an experienced and diverse team.Continued professional development is a strong part of the planning services ethos and is actively encouraged.

For further information please contact

Planning Enforcement role - Peter Reed on 01384 8164001 or via email:[e-mail]

Interviews likely to be held week commencing 19th May 2025

Planning Policy role – Vicki Popplewell, Planning Policy Manager, on 01384 816941 or via email:[e-mail]

Interviews likely to be held week commencing 19th May 2025

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Attached documents
Planning Officer Job Description - Feb 22.doc
Planning Officer Person Specification - Feb 22 HB.doc