Planning Officer

Hoople; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an ambitious planner to further their career within Development Management. This permanent position requires a degree in Planning or a related field and involves handling both householder and smaller-scale planning applications. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and benefits, all while working in a collaborative team environment to shape a sustainable future for Herefordshire.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Payment of professional membership fees

Access to various employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Planning or a related degree.
• Eligible for future membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Ability to drive around the county.

Responsibilities

• Involved in a wide range of householder and smaller scale planning applications.
• Work within Herefordshire's countryside and city.
• Deliver a first-class service and transform the planning service.

Skills

Ambition

Planning knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: HC06 - HC07 £28,142- £36,363
Hours: 37
Location: Hereford
Closing Date: Monday 15th September
Provisional Interview date: Friday 26th September

We are looking to recruit an ambitious planner seeking to further their experience within Development Management and take their career to the next level. This opportunity arises in response to a vacancy and will suit a recent Graduate or someone already working in Planning or a related field who is looking for further experience. The successful candidate will be based within one of the two area teams and the role will involve you in a wide range of householder and smaller scale planning (and associated) applications.

You will work within the beautiful Herefordshire countryside as well as dealing with casework within the city of Hereford or its surrounding market towns and villages. The County is rich in biodiversity, landscape and heritage value including two National Landscapes, Special Areas of Conservation, Conservation Areas and many listed building buildings. We think it`s a truly outstanding place to work, that will allow the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team environment; to work flexibly from the Plough Lane office, various Multi-Agency Offices in the market towns and from home; gain valuable experience in a wide range of casework, as well as an opportunity to shape a sustainable future for Herefordshire as the Council continues the review of its Core Strategy.

What is important to us is finding the right person to help us deliver a first-class service and continue the ongoing work to transform our service. You will have a degree in Planning or a related degree and eligible for future membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. You will have the ability to drive around the county and support for further career development will be available for the right candidate.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post then please contact Simon Withers, Development Manager:01432 260612 [e-mail] Kelly Gibbons, Development Management Service Manager: 01432 261781 [e-mail]

Benefits of working for Herefordshire Council:

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension andstaff benefits scheme, which includes:

• PensionScheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Generous Annual Leave:31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
• Flexible working:flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
• Employee Assistance Programme:24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment ofprofessional membership fees
• Pick your perks– our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
• Those who indicate in their supported statement that they serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, or their families. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant;
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supportingyoung people leaving our care.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.

To apply, please submit your CV and complete thesupporting statement within the application form, referring to the job description & person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.

The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more:

Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28