Planning Officer (Development Management)

Schools’ Choice; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local authority contract experience

Job summary

Schools’ Choice is recruiting for a Planning Officer (Development Management) in Walsall. Hybrid working with 2 days onsite per week, including Tuesdays. You will manage a caseload of householder and minor planning applications, provide pre-application advice, and handle related appeals.

The successful candidate will have Development Management experience within a Local Authority, strong report writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently on a busy caseload.

Qualifications

• Experience in Development Management within a Local Authority.
• Experience handling householder and minor planning applications.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation, policy and procedures.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine householder and minor planning applications.
• Provide pre-application planning advice.
• Handle planning appeals and related casework.
• Prepare reports and recommendations in line with planning legislation and local policy.
• Liaise with applicants, agents, consultees and other stakeholders.
• Manage new and reallocated caseloads efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Planning regulations knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Caseload management

Job description

Planning Officer (Development Management) £25.27 per hour PAYE | £35.00 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35 3-Month Contract Walsall | Hybrid Working (2 Days Onsite Per Week Including Tuesdays)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Planning Officer (Development Management) to join a Local Authority planning team in Walsall. Priority will be given to candidates who are available at short notice.

The Role

You will join a small, supportive team and be responsible for managing a caseload of householder and minor planning applications, pre-application enquiries and associated appeals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and determine householder and minor planning applications.
• Provide pre-application planning advice.
• Handle planning appeals and related casework.
• Prepare reports and recommendations in line with planning legislation and local policy.
• Liaise with applicants, agents, consultees and other stakeholders.
• Manage new and reallocated caseloads efficiently and effectively.

About You

• Previous Development Management experience within a Local Authority.
• Experience handling householder and minor planning applications.
• Good understanding of planning legislation, policy and procedures.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload.

Requirements

• Ability to attend the Walsall office 2 days per week, including Tuesdays.
• Access to your own vehicle.
• Availability at short notice is highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rate of £25.27 per hour PAYE or £35.00 per hour Umbrella.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to join a friendly and experienced Planning team.
• Valuable Local Authority contract experience.
• All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.