Senior Planning Officer

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Control Team. The role involves processing various planning applications, supervising team members, and preparing reports for Committee. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and the willingness to achieve membership with the Royal Town Planning Institute. This position offers flexible and hybrid working options, with numerous benefits including generous holiday allowance and support for health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working

Hybrid working from home and the office

Learning and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Independent support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Recent experience in development control work, including enforcement.
• Ability to deal with complex planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Process complex and non-complex planning applications.
• Prepare and present reports at Committee.
• Supervise and develop other team members.

Skills

Development control

Negotiating legal agreements

Team supervision

Education

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Planning Officer in the Development Control Team. This is a key role in achieving Nuneaton and Bedworth Council's vision by supporting in the delivery and management of the Development Control Service. If you wish to join an enjoyable yet challenging working environment that forms part of an organisation committed to making a real difference for the community that we serve, then we want to hear from you. You will process both complex and non-complex planning applications. The role also includes dealing with major planning applications with the support of a Principal Planning Officer. You will also prepare reports, both delegated and for Committee and presenting applications at Committee. You will supervise work undertaken by Planning Officers and the development of other team members with advice and appropriate training. You will be supported by the Principal Planning Officer together with regular 1-to-1 meetings, full support in a friendly team and an appraisal of formal training needs.

Responsibilities

• Process complex and non-complex planning applications and major planning applications with appropriate support.
• Prepare reports, both delegated and for Committee, and present applications at Committee.
• Supervise work undertaken by Planning Officers and contribute to the development of other team members with advice and appropriate training.
• Collaborate with the Principal Planning Officer and participate in regular 1-to-1 meetings to review performance and training needs.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have recent and relevant experience in development control work, including enforcement, with the ability to deal with complex planning applications and negotiate legal agreements.
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or a qualification and experience which would enable membership within 12 months of appointment to post.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working from home and the office
• Learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Childcare vouchers
• Independent support for your health and wellbeing

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Please note that all applications must be received on an online application form. We do not accept CVs and do not keep CVs on file unless part of an application.