Planning Officer

North East Combined Authority; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council, based in Morpeth with flexible working including home working, seeks a Planning Assistant/Officer to support Development Management. You will undertake site visits, collect evidence, and assist with planning committee services and appeals.

The role requires a degree (planning-related preferred), knowledge of planning processes, GIS and Oracle, and strong communication and organisational skills. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• A degree is desirable, preferably planning-related.
• Experience and understanding of Development Management processes.
• Knowledge of spatial planning data and GIS systems; proficient in Microsoft Office and Oracle applications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Pro-active problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle applications

GIS systems

Job description

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

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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