Planning Support Officer

inploi; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Salford is seeking a Planning Support Officer to assist with team activities including public consultation and local planning processes. The ideal candidate enjoys teamwork, approaches challenges creatively, and possesses strong organizational skills. This role offers a chance to contribute to sustainable city development while balancing community interests.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Willingness to take on new tasks.
• Ability to approach challenges creatively.
• Organized and communicates well.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in team activities and administrative processes.
• Assist with public consultation and local plan examination.
• Manage financial processes related to developments.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity in problem-solving

Organized approach to work

Good communication

Job description

About us

The Planning and Environmental Policy team is responsible for preparing policies, strategies and projects to support the sustainable growth of Salford. This includes local planning and environmental policies to ensure we get the homes and jobs Salford needs alongside a high quality natural environment, also ensuring Salford plays its part responding to the Climate Emergency.

About the Role

The Planning Support Officer is a key role in the team. You will support colleagues throughout all aspects of the team's work. This will include helping with activity such as public consultation, local plan examination and managing team administration processes, including financial management. You will work to support the collection and use of funds secured from new development to make sure these bring the most benefit to the city and its communities.

About you

You will be someone who enjoys working as part of a team and who is willing to take on new and interesting tasks so that colleagues can work effectively. You should be able to look at new challenges creatively, happy to find practical ways of getting things done. You should have an organised approach to work and be a good communicator.

If you have a query about this role, contact Michael Hemingway (Team Leader of Environment Policy) at [e-mail].

We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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