Planning Officer — Flexible/Remote, Growth & Development

North East Combined Authority; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council, based in Morpeth with flexible working including home working, seeks a Planning Assistant/Officer to support Development Management. You will undertake site visits, collect evidence, and assist with planning committee services and appeals.

The role requires a degree (planning-related preferred), knowledge of planning processes, GIS and Oracle, and strong communication and organisational skills. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• A degree is desirable, preferably planning-related.
• Experience and understanding of Development Management processes.
• Knowledge of spatial planning data and GIS systems; proficient in Microsoft Office and Oracle applications.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking site visits.
• Collecting evidence and assisting with assessment of proposals.
• Assisting with servicing of Planning Committees and preparation for planning appeals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Pro-active problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle applications

GIS systems

Job description

Northumberland County Council, based in Morpeth with flexible working including home working, seeks a Planning Assistant/Officer to support Development Management. You will undertake site visits, collect evidence, and assist with planning committee services and appeals.

The role requires a degree (planning-related preferred), knowledge of planning processes, GIS and Oracle, and strong communication and organisational skills. A UK driving licence is essential.