Planning Officer

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Morpeth is seeking a Senior Planning Officer for managing planning applications. The role involves presenting reports to committees, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and have at least 3 years' planning experience. A UK driving license is required. The position offers 26 days annual leave plus benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi leave scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant Planning experience or evidence for professional accreditation.
• Current and valid UK driving license for site meetings.
• Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of major and other planning applications.
• Present reports to the Planning Committee.
• Assist and mentor officers and technicians.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Planning related degree

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Planning Officer within the Development Management Service. You will be responsible for a personal caseload comprising a high proportion of major and other planning applications received from across the County. This is a unique and exciting, yet challenging role, that would suit anyone with the requisite requirements. In this role, you will also be required to present reports on behalf of the Service to the Planning Committee, assess and sign off officer reports, assist and mentor officers and technicians and provide advice and guidance where required. If you have a sound working knowledge of the development management process along with a positive attitude and a wish to seek and deliver solutions, then we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• You should hold a current and valid UK driving license to be able to meet the requirements of the role which will include external and site meetings.
• You should have a planning related degree and at least 3 years' relevant Planning experience or be able to demonstrate you would meet the requirements for professional accreditation.
• You must be able to work under your own initiative and also effectively in partnership with Planning colleagues, Developers, Agents, Elected Members, Parish Councils and other stakeholders in order to support the Planning Service.
• You will have excellent analytical and negotiation skills.

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.

Benefits

• 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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