Planning Officer

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Planning Officer to join their Planning Services Development Management team in Wakefield. The role involves case-managing various planning applications, providing pre-application advice, and assisting the public with queries. Candidates must have a solid understanding of planning policy and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary ranging from £28,598.00 to £38,220.00, along with flexible working arrangements and other benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted travel

Access to Council pool cars

Post-graduate qualification opportunity

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of planning policy and legislation.
• Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment with 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 and assist members of the public.

Skills

Understanding of planning policy and legislation

Excellent organisation skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a busy environment

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting time to join Wakefield Council's Planning Services Development Management team. We are seeking a Planning Officer to join our successful team to deal with a range of planning applications within a diverse local authority area. Suitable candidates will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of planning policy and legislation, be able to demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to work in a challenging and busy environment, and be able to demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills. The successful candidates will have responsibility for case-managing and determining a range of planning applications to deliver timely and high-quality outcomes, provide constructive pre-application planning advice, deal with planning appeals, and assist members of the public with general planning queries. We offer a supportive working environment where staff development is prioritised.

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 and assist members of the public with general planning queries.
• Contribute to a supportive working environment and prioritise staff development.

Qualifications and Skills

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

Location, Hours and Salary

Location: Wakefield

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Contractual hours: 37 per week

Salary (Grade 6-8): £28,598.00 to £38,220.00 (Career Grade 6 to 8)

Note: Salary scales shown in the original posting.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Discounted travel.
• Access to Council pool cars.
• Opportunity to undertake a post-graduate qualification in Town & Country Planning using the Council's apprenticeship levy.

Application and Contact

For an informal discussion or further information about these posts, please contact:

• Fiona Knowles (Team Leader - Majors & East) — 07795 503463
• Ruth Thackray (Team Leader - Majors & West) — 07795 497908