Principal Planning Officer

Radiant Systems Inc; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government relations service provider is seeking a Principal Planning Officer for major planning applications in North Somerset. This role involves preparing reports, defending the organization’s position at appeals, and providing expert advice on planning legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and relevant academic qualifications, ensuring effective management of complex planning cases.

Qualifications

• Significant evidence of working with complex Development Management issues.
• Valid driving licence required.
• Ability to prepare & present information at Public Inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of planning applications and enquiries.
• Prepare reports and present evidence at hearings.
• Advise on legislative compliance for planning.

Skills

Planning legislation knowledge

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Honours degree in Town and Country Planning or similar

Job description

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Business Head @ RADIANT SYSTEMS EUROPE LIMITED | MBA in Marketing/Human Resources

Job Title : Principal Planning Officer

Client Location : North Somerset, BS23 1UJ

Duration : 6 Months

Responsible to:

Strategic Development Service Manager

Key relationships/Functional links with:

Staff at all levels in the organization’s, as well as members of the public, developers, statutory consultees and other public and private bodies.

Main Purpose of Job:

To handle a caseload of planning applications and pre-application enquiries for major and strategic developments and to defend the organization’s position at appeal where necessary.

• Process major planning applicants and make recommendations
• Prepare reports, including proofs of evidence in relation to a range of appeals, and present evidence at hearings, and public inquiries, and at court proceedings
• Give information and advice to businesses, the public and other stakeholders about legislative requirements and standards for compliance with planning legislation
• Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
• Significant evidence of working with the most complex and challenging areas of Development Management.
• Academic qualifications in Town and Country planning or similar at Honours degree level or above, or in exceptional circumstances equivalent experience to give an in-depth level of knowledge necessary to undertake the most complex cases
• A comprehensive knowledge of legislation, policy, regulations and professional codes of practice for Development Management
• Ability to prepare & present information/evidence clearly and confidently at Public Inquiries and planning committee meetings.
• Ability to manage and organise own work and assist that of colleagues to meet agreed deadlines.

General information:

The post holder will be required to comply with organisation’s policies and procedures.

This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job and will be subject review and amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

Other activities commensurate with this Job Description may from time to time be undertaken by the post holder.

The role is based in North Somerset. However, working arrangements are flexible, with attendance at the office only necessary for key meetings, e.g. site visits, planning committee etc.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Customer Service

• Industries

  Government Relations Services

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