Planning Officer – Development Management & Growth

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Scotland seeks a Planning Officer to manage various planning applications and provide advice to stakeholders. This role requires an accredited planning qualification or relevant degree and a proactive approach to handling caseloads efficiently. The successful candidate will be involved in preparing reports and representing the Council at appeals. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension enrollment, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Flexible working policies

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold an accredited planning qualification or degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in planning processes and customer focus.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process planning, advertisement, and statutory applications.
• Prepare delegated reports for the Planning Committee.
• Provide planning advice to the public and stakeholders.

Skills

Planning professional

Customer service

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Accredited planning qualification or degree in built environment

Job description

A local governmental authority in Scotland seeks a Planning Officer to manage various planning applications and provide advice to stakeholders. This role requires an accredited planning qualification or relevant degree and a proactive approach to handling caseloads efficiently. The successful candidate will be involved in preparing reports and representing the Council at appeals. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension enrollment, and various employee discounts.