Planning Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Finchley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff parking permit

Reimbursement of professional fees

Comprehensive development and training

Job summary

St Albans City and District Council is seeking a Planning Officer to join the Development Management Team. You will handle a broad caseload of planning applications, determine outcomes, lead negotiations and make delegated decisions, with appeals and enforcement work as required.

You should have demonstrable experience in conservation areas, listed buildings and minor development schemes. The role offers hybrid working, RTPI licentiate eligibility welcomed, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Licentiate membership of the RTPI, or eligibility for membership.
• Experience with conservation areas, listed buildings and minor developments.
• Basic Disclosure (DBS) check

Responsibilities

• Determine a diverse range of planning applications
• Take a lead on considering and negotiating planning applications
• Make delegated decisions
• Present to committees
• Handle planning appeal work
• Provide professional expertise on enforcement cases as required
• Engage with colleagues, councillors and stakeholders to reach the right planning outcome
• Deal with a range of applications within the Development Management Team
• Develop knowledge of planning legislation
• Deliver positive outcomes for customers and residents

Skills

Well organised

Strong spoken and writtencommunication

Strong team player

Taking initiative

Fluent English

Education

Licentiate RTPI or eligibility

Job description

The Planning Officer sits in the Development Management Team at St Albans City and District Council, handling a broad caseload of planning applications. The work centres on determining applications, leading negotiation on them and making delegated decisions, with appeals, enforcement cases and committee presentations as required. The post asks for demonstrable experience of conservation area, listed building and minor development cases, and hybrid working is on offer. Licentiate membership of the RTPI, or eligibility for it, is welcomed.

What the job involves

• Determine a diverse range of planning applications
• Take a lead on considering and negotiating planning applications
• Make delegated decisions
• Present to committees
• Handle planning appeal work
• Provide professional expertise on enforcement cases as required
• Engage with colleagues, councillors and stakeholders to reach the right planning outcome
• Deal with a range of applications within the Development Management Team
• Develop knowledge of planning legislation
• Deliver positive outcomes for customers and residents

What’s required

Qualifications

• Licentiate membership of the RTPI, or eligibility for membership

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of planning cases involving conservation areas, listed buildings and minor developments

Skills & knowledge

• Well organised
• Strong spoken and written communication
• Strong team player
• Taking initiative to drive forward individual projects and team objectives
• Spoken English fluent enough to advise members of the public accurately

Checks & eligibility

• Basic Disclosure (DBS) check

What’s offered

• 28.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options, including hybrid
• Staff parking permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via an online platform