Planning Officer (Career Graded)

South Holland; Spalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Planning/Senior Planning Officer to join its dynamic Planning Service. This career graded role offers a unique opportunity for progression from Planning Officer to Senior Planning Officer. You will collaborate closely with senior management to ensure the delivery of high-quality planning services that foster economic growth and community regeneration. If you have a passion for creating sustainable communities and are eager to contribute to impactful projects, this position is perfect for you. Join a collaborative team and take your planning career to new heights with excellent progression and training opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform

Cycle to work scheme

Flu Jabs

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy

Excellent career progression

Long Service Recognition

Qualifications

• Experience in managing planning applications for various developments.
• Ability to provide planning advice to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of planning applications, including minor and major developments.
• Provide planning advice to internal stakeholders, developers, and residents.

Skills

Planning Experience

Stakeholder Engagement

Presentation Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and skilled planning professional to join our South Holland District Council Planning Service as a Planning/Senior Planning Officer (Career Graded).

This is a career graded role, with opportunity to progress from Planning Officer to Senior Planning Officer. Applicants with previous planning experience and in all levels of the role are encouraged to apply. You will work closely with the Principal Planning Officer and Development Management Lead to contribute to a positive, high performing planning service.

Please refer to the Job Profile Document to see details on how we plan to support the career progression of this role.

Salaries are:

Our Planning Team is committed to creating sustainable, vibrant communities with a key focus on people and place. If you are looking for a role where you will play a key part in providing a high quality planning service that delivers economic growth, regeneration and housing, contributing to the vision for South Holland and the Partnership we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Manage a range of planning applications, including minor and major developments.
• Providing planning advice to internal stakeholders, developers, members, and residents.
• Attend and present at planning committee as necessary.
• Work collaboratively at all levels to provide an effective and efficient delivery of service.

This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council, and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovative areas of work.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Abbie Marwood, Group Manager - Planning and Development at [e-mail].

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.