Planning Officer

Hackney Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Planning Officer to process Development Management matters. Responsibilities include managing planning applications, ensuring compliance with planning legislation, and providing mentorship to junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification in Town Planning and understanding of Best Value criteria. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and immediate start opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ability to promote and implement equal opportunities.
• Experience of developing service improvements.
• Extensive knowledge of planning legislation.

Responsibilities

• Process Development Management matters including planning applications.
• Achieve timely planning outcomes upholding the Council’s values.
• Provide advice and support to junior colleagues.

Skills

Ability to promote equal opportunities

Understanding plans for complex applications

IT systems and equipment operation

Knowledge of planning legislation

Understanding inner city planning issues

Knowledge of Best Value criteria

Education

Relevant qualification in Town Planning or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Category: Planning / Policy

Location: Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:00

Salary: £18.61

Overview

PURPOSE OF THE JOB :

To be responsible for the processing of Development Management matters within an area based or function based team including responsibility for the handling of pre-application advice, planning applications, appeals and enforcement including negotiations with developers and other interested parties, securing financial and other community benefits through legal agreements.

To work in conjunction with the Area Team Leader in achieving timely, effective planning outcomes which uphold the Council’s Core Values and meet the challenges of Best Value and Comprehensive Performance Assessment.

To be accountable to the Area Team Leader for achieving agreed Service outcomes and personal appraisal targets.

To ensure statutory and legal obligations are delivered and communicated in a customer focussed manner, optimising available resources.

To provide advice and support to junior colleagues within the team as required.

To deputise for the Area Team Leader as required (P03)

To represent the Council as an expert spokesperson on issues related to their functional area of responsibility.(P03)

Knowledge

• A knowledge and ability to promote and implement equal opportunities in accordance with Council guidelines. Short listing Criteria
• Able to understand plans and drawing related to complex planning applications and projects.
• Knowledge and ability to operate IT systems and equipment.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of planning legislation.
• Knowledge of planning issues as they affect the inner city.
• Knowledge of Best Value criteria. Short listing Criteria

Experience

• Experience of developing AND / OR implementing service improvements projecting including understanding of Best Value and other quality assurance systems (P03)
• Experience of ensuring the delivery of Planning Projects and or Development Management functions within agreed timescales and with quality outcomes.
• Work related experience: Experience of providing services to customers and being accountable for these services.
• Experience of a wide range of development control work, and the ability to deal with complex applications and / or projects.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Town Planning or equivalent which supports membership of the RTPI or a postgraduate qualification in a related discipline combined with relevant experience in the field of development management and evidence of commitment to attain a necessary relevant qualification in Town Planning. Mandatory
• In depth post qualification experience in Planning of which a significant element relates to the Development Control process.