Planning Officer

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wakefield is seeking a Planning Officer to manage a variety of planning applications. The role requires strong understanding of planning legislation, and excellent organizational and communication skills. The position offers a supportive working environment and development opportunities, including the chance to undertake a post-graduate qualification in Town & Country Planning.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted travel

Access to Council pool cars

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of planning policy and legislation.
• Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Case-manage and determine a range of planning applications.
• Provide constructive pre-application planning advice.
• Deal with planning appeals.
• Assist the public with planning queries.

Skills

Planning policy understanding

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Wakefield Council's Planning Services Development Management team is seeking a Planning Officer to deal with a range of planning applications within a diverse local authority area.

Responsibilities

• Case-manage and determine a range of planning applications to deliver timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Provide constructive pre-application planning advice.
• Deal with planning appeals.
• Assist members of the public with general planning queries.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of planning policy and legislation.
• Ability to demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a challenging and busy environment.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Benefits and Working Environment

We offer a supportive working environment where staff development is prioritised. We are based in a new city-centre office and can offer flexible working arrangements, discounted travel, access to Council pool cars and the opportunity to undertake a post-graduate qualification in Town & Country Planning using the Council's apprenticeship levy.

Contacts

For an informal discussion or further information about these posts, please contact Fiona Knowles (Team Leader - Majors & East) on 07795 503463 or Ruth Thackray (Team Leader - Majors & West) on 07795 497908.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact Fiona Knowles.

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