Planning Officer: Shape Growth & Sustainable Development

Teignbridge District Council; Highweek; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Company car allowance

Hybrid working

RTPI membership fee paid

Free parking

Generous leave & wellbeing

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Teignbridge District Council is recruiting a Planning Officer to join the Development Management team. The role covers pre-application advice, site visits, report writing and determining applications, with opportunities for progression and secondment support.

The post offers a flexible, hybrid working pattern and a clear career path. The successful candidate will have a Town and Country Planning qualification, RTPI membership, and a driving licence for district site visits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town and Country Planning or related subject.
• Recent and relevant skills and knowledge relating to Development Management.
• Membership of the RTPI.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-application advice, site visits and report writing.
• Make recommendations on applications and represent the Council at appeals and Planning Committee.
• Attend training and mentoring to grow in the role and support colleagues.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Development Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning

Tools

None

Job description

Teignbridge District Council is recruiting a Planning Officer to join the Development Management team. The role covers pre-application advice, site visits, report writing and determining applications, with opportunities for progression and secondment support.

The post offers a flexible, hybrid working pattern and a clear career path. The successful candidate will have a Town and Country Planning qualification, RTPI membership, and a driving licence for district site visits.