Senior Planning Officer

St Albans City and District Council; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Un Conseil local dynamique recherche un Senior Planning Officer pour rejoindre son équipe. Le candidat idéal aura une adhésion RTPI et pourra traiter des demandes complexes tout en fournissant des résultats positifs pour la communauté. Vous ferez partie d'une organisation centrée sur le client et bénéficierez d'avantages tels que des jours de congés supplémentaires et un bon plan de pension.

Benefits

28.5 jours de congés annuels

Contribution à la pension jusqu'à 19.7%

Options de travail flexible

Permis de stationnement pour le personnel

Remboursement des frais professionnels

Membre discount dans des centres de sport locaux

Qualifications

• Expérience dans des cas de planification complexes, y compris les zones de conservation.
• Articulé(e) en communication orale et écrite.
• Capacité à présenter des propositions et à négocier.

Responsibilities

• Déterminer un large éventail de demandes de planification et de travaux d'appel.
• Engager avec des collègues, conseillers et autres parties prenantes.
• Fournir une expertise professionnelle aux comités et dans les cas d'application des lois.

Skills

Communication écrite

Gestion de projet

Travail en équipe

Prise d'initiative

Education

Adhésion RTPI

Job description

Senior Planning Officer £41,182 to £45,417 inclusive annual salary, plus £2,500 annual market supplement, essential car user allowance, and up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution Permanent, Full-time (37 hours/week) Flexible working options including hybrid Job ref: P2382
We are looking for talented individuals who can contribute to the delivery of a high performing customer focused service.
We welcome applications from candidates with Chartered membership of the RTPI or who are eligible for membership and have demonstrable experience of working on a range of more complex planning cases involving Conservation Areas, Listed Building and major developments.
The Senior Planning Officer will be responsible for determining a diverse range of planning applications and appeal work, developing your knowledge of planning related legislation and delivering positive outcomes to our customers and residents.
Our Officers take a lead on the consideration and negotiation of planning applications and provide professional expertise at Committees, Planning Appeals and Enforcement cases as required. This includes making delegated decisions, presenting to committees, engaging with colleagues, Councillors and other stakeholders to ensure the right planning outcome.
About you
As a Senior Planning Officer, you will deal with a range of more complex applications as part of the Development Management Team.
Ideally, you will be a strong team player who is well organised, articulate in spoken and written communication and able to take the initiative to help drive forward individual projects and the team’s overall objectives.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions Flexible working options Staff Parking Permit Reimbursement of professional fees Comprehensive development and training Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
Additional Information
Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post. Disclosure Checks This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Smith, Team Leader or Gillian Donald, Team Leader at [e-mail] or [e-mail]
Closing date for applications: Monday 28 July 2025. (please do submit your application as soon as possible so we can begin our selection process)
Interviews scheduled for w/c: To be confirmed