Planning Officer

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme (where applicable)

Job summary

Northumberland County Council in Morpeth is seeking a Planning Support Officer to assist planning professionals with processing and appraisal of planning applications.

Based at County Hall with flexible working including home working, you will undertake site visits, collect evidence, assist with planning committee servicing and appeals, and contribute to the delivery of sustainable development across the county.

Qualifications

• Degree in planning or a related field is required or desirable.
• Experience in a planning service and knowledge of Development Management processes.
• Experience with GIS and spatial planning data is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking site visits
• Collecting evidence and assisting with assessment of proposals
• Assisting with servicing of Planning Committees and planning appeals preparation

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Degree (planning related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle applications

GIS systems

Job description

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Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

The Planning Service at Northumberland County Council exists to guide the sustainable development of the county, ensuring that growth, investment and environmental stewardship of Northumberland's unique environment are balanced in the public interest.

The role is to support colleagues and senior professional and managerial staff in the provision of Development Management services, by providing technical expertise and assisting in the processing and appraisal of planning applications. Based at County Hall, Morpeth but offers flexible working arrangements including working from home.

What you’ll be doing:

• Undertaking site visits
• Collecting evidence and assisting with assessment of proposals
• Assisting with the servicing of Planning Committees and preparation for planning appeals.

What you’ll bring:

• A good standard of general education, including a degree and it would be desirable if this is planning related
• Experience and understanding of working in a planning service and a sound knowledge and understanding of Development Management processes and procedures
• Experience in using Microsoft Office, Oracle applications and a sound knowledge and understanding of spatial planning data and GIS systems,
• Excellent communication & organisational skills
• A pro-active approach to problem solving and performance management
• A full UK driving License and access to a car

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Vivienne Cartmell (Planning Area Manager) via email; [e-mail]

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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