Senior Planning Officer

Broxbourne Borough Council; Churchgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to manage a variety of planning applications and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have eligibility for RTPI membership and at least 3 years of development management experience. The role offers generous leave, a training program, and Local Government Pension Scheme membership.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Full training and development programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free membership to local leisure centres

Qualifications

• Experience in development management with relevant qualifications.
• Fluent in English with good communication skills.
• Full driving licence for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied personal caseload of planning applications.
• Present reports to the Planning and Regulatory Committee.
• Mentor junior officers and provide advice.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for planning solutions.
• Support the Development Management service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Eligible for membership of the RTPI

Minimum 3 years' development management experience

Job description

Overview

A busy and progressive local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management service. Located close to Greater London, the authority faces several development issues, and this post plays an important role managing applications for a range of development proposals. The postholder will help deliver high quality housing and economic growth, while maintaining Broxbourne as an attractive place to live, work and visit.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied personal caseload including major, complex and other planning applications for sites across the Borough within the Development Management service.
• Present reports to the Planning and Regulatory Committee on behalf of the Service when required.
• Assist and mentor junior officers and technicians and provide advice and guidance where required.
• Work with planning colleagues, developers, agents, elected Members and other stakeholders to support the Development Management service.
• Contribute to delivering high quality planning solutions through sound development management processes.

Qualifications and requirements

• Eligible for membership of the RTPI, ideally with a minimum of 3 years' development management experience.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills; good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English.
• Full driving licence and the ability to undertake site visits and inspections.

Our values and benefits

We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). These values demonstrate our commitment to excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, showing respect, and enabling forward-thinking solutions. We offer: generous leave entitlement; a full training and development programme; Local Government Pension Scheme membership; and free membership to the Council's local leisure centres (including gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and other discounts).

Equality and safeguarding

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.