Senior Development Management Officer

Brackenberry Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Development Management Officer to oversee planning submissions and ensure compliance with policies. The role involves assessing applications, writing reports, and providing advice to applicants. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant experience in planning. A full UK driving license is required. This position is based in Kettering on a 2.5-month contract, likely to be extended.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification required for Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Demonstrated experience in managing planning applications or policy projects.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Implement Council policies regarding development management.
• Timely processing of planning submissions.
• Prepare recommendations and reports for planning applications.
• Provide advice on planning matters.

Skills

Planning legislation knowledge

Customer service

Report writing

GIS

Education

Degree related to Town Planning

Licentiate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Tools

Computerised planning systems

Job description

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in North Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of a Senior Development Management Officer on a 2.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at client discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. The Senior Development Management Officer works across the functions of Planning Policy and Development Management. This role primarily focuses on Development Management (DM), involving the timely processing of planning submissions and related activities, and handling more significant applications. The position requires applying expert knowledge of planning legislation and policy to facilitate and control development, ensuring effective implementation of Council policies while delivering high-quality customer service.

• Implement the policies and procedures of the Council with regard to the management of development.
• Ensure the timely processing of planning submissions and related activities.
• Assess the acceptability of planning proposals, write recommendations, and prepare reports for the relevant committee or for determination under delegated powers.
• Assist in implementing and delivering policies and guidance in practice.
• Provide advice to applicants, their agents, and other customers in relation to planning matters, and advise other departments as required.
• Maintain records and process applications.
• Prepare appeal statements.
• Working knowledge of current planning legislation and practice.
• Understanding of the English Planning System.
• Conversant with policy documents, plans, maps, and architectural drawings.
• Experience of using computerised planning systems and GIS.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification to allow access to Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).
• Licentiate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).
• Demonstration of extended experience either of being responsible for a range of non-major planning applications, or planning policy projects.
• Full UK driving license.