Senior Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante s'offre au sein du Conseil de l'Est Cambridgeshire pour un Senior Planning Officer. Le candidat idéal sera responsable de la gestion d'une gamme de demandes de planification plus complexes tout en travaillant avec une équipe dédiée sur des projets de développement variés. Ce rôle offre la chance de contribuer à un environnement de croissance dans un secteur dynamique, au sein d'une organisation qui valorise le développement durable.

Benefits

Travail flexible

Programme de santé au travail

Formation et développement

Indemnités de congé et de maladie

Programme de garde d'enfants (cas approuvés)

Qualifications

• Adhésion à l'RTPI.
• Antécédents de gestion d'un portefeuille diversifié, y compris des demandes de planification majeures.
• Compétences interpersonnelles et capacité à travailler sous pression.

Responsibilities

• Gérer un portefeuille varié de demandes de planification majeures et mineures.
• Motiver et conseiller les agents de planification.
• Travailler en gestion du développement.

Skills

Communication

Negociation

Travail sous pression

Education

Qualification en planification

Masters' level

Job description

Senior Planning Officer

Post number: PLN070

£40,476 to £45,715 per annum plus benefits

East Cambridgeshire District Council’s positive and pro-active approach to development has resulted in a period of growth within the district. We are looking for a driven, systematic and dynamic Senior Planning Officer to join the team on a permanent basis.

With a diverse range of buildings and projects in the district, including internationally renowned heritage and environmental assets, new industrial projects, a major extension to the north of Ely and retail proposals, there are wide-ranging areas of work to be enjoyed within this role. East Cambridgeshire is committed to growth, with a positive and pro-active approach to development. It is open for business with a strong customer focus.

You will be working in development management and in this post you will deal with a varied workload of major and more complex minor planning applications, whilst supporting, motivating and advising Planning Officers and the Planning Assistant.

Educated to Masters’ level, with a planning qualification, you will have membership of the RTPI and a proven track record of managing a diverse caseload, including major planning applications for residential and commercial development. You will have strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, possess a confident manner when dealing with Elected Members, and be capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines

Document

Job profile and Person Specification - Senior Planning Officer(PDF,107.92KB)

Benefits

In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:

• flexible working
• childcare scheme (in approved cases)
• training and development
• occupational health programme
• holiday and sickness scheme entitlements

If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme as well as coming 22nd (out of 164) on the latest national council climate scorecard.

For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact David Morren on 01353 665555.

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Closing date for completed applications is: Friday 4 July 2025

The selection process will be held weeks commencing Monday 14 and Monday 21 July 2025

Please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the HR Department with the confirmation of an interview. If you have not been contact by that date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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The council is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.