Planning Officer

Seven Group Holdings Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Flexible hours

Professional growth

Travel expenses

Supportive team

Job summary

Seven Group Holdings Limited is seeking a motivated Planning Officer for a temporary, full-time role in Stoke-on-Trent within the Development Management Team. The position offers locum flexibility and diverse professional experiences to support the Council’s planning services.

You will provide expert planning advice, appraise planning applications and enforcement, advise businesses, contribute to site and area regeneration projects, monitor progress, prepare reports for committees, and work with

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or equivalent academic qualification.
• Eligibility for Chartered Membership of the RTPI.
• Solid understanding of development management, enforcement, planning policy, and related material considerations.
• Knowledge of commercial motivations and constraints affecting businesses and developers.
• Proven experience in assessing or preparing planning permission applications.
• Strong negotiation skills, and experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders including elected Members, developers, agents, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert planning advice and guidance, supporting the City Council's objectives and development needs.
• Critically appraise and recommend decisions on planning applications and enforcement complaints, ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies.
• Offer practical advice to businesses in Stoke-on-Trent to support their growth and connect them with key resources and services.
• Deliver professional planning input for sustainable site and area-based regeneration projects.
• Conduct needed monitoring, research, and investigations to inform planning decisions.
• Validate planning applications and write comprehensive reports for committees.
• Identify regeneration project investment opportunities for the Council.
• Support the planning duty system and publish informative planning advice.

Skills

Planning experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy understanding

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Are you ready for an exciting new opportunity in the heart of Stoke on Trent? We are looking for a motivated and innovative Planning Officer to join our dedicated Development Management Team on a temporary, full-time basis. This dynamic role offers the flexibility and variety of locum work, perfect for those who value work-life balance while gaining diverse professional experiences.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate: Your skills are highly valued, and we make sure our pay reflects that.
• Flexible working hours: Enjoy the ability to balance your professional and personal life, giving you the time to enjoy what you love outside of work.
• Professional growth: Expand your network and gain varied experience across different projects and environments.
• Contribution to travel expenses: We understand the importance of seamless commutes and are committed to making yours as smooth as possible.
• Supportive team environment: Join a team that embraces collaboration and learning, providing a vibrant atmosphere for professional flourishing.

What you will do:

• Provide expert planning advice and guidance, supporting the City Council's objectives and development needs.
• Critically appraise and recommend decisions on planning applications and enforcement complaints, ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies.
• Offer practical advice to businesses in Stoke-on-Trent to support their growth and connect them with key resources and services.
• Deliver professional planning input for sustainable site and area-based regeneration projects.
• Conduct needed monitoring, research, and investigations to inform planning decisions.
• Validate planning applications and write comprehensive reports for committees.
• Identify regeneration project investment opportunities for the Council.
• Support the planning duty system and publish informative planning advice.
• Monitor planning conditions, obligations, and development progress.
• Act as a professional witness in planning matters, preparing and giving evidence at inquiries or hearings.
• Collaborate proactively on work quality to meet the standards of the Council's quality systems as directed by senior management.

A relevant degree or equivalent academic qualification.

Eligibility for Chartered Membership of the RTPI.

Solid understanding of development management, enforcement, planning policy, and related material considerations.

Knowledge of commercial motivations and constraints affecting businesses and developers.

Proven experience in assessing or preparing planning permission applications.

Strong negotiation skills, and experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders including elected Members, developers, agents, and the public.

Stoke on Trent is a fantastic place to live and work, offering a rich blend of cultural, historical, and recreational activities. With friendly communities and a lively atmosphere, it is an ideal location to develop your professional career while enjoying a high quality of life. Join us and contribute to shaping the future of this vibrant city.