Senior Planning Officer

Service Care Solutions; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the planning sector is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to manage a diverse workload of planning applications and provide professional advice. This role includes supervising junior staff, handling complex applications, and participating in Planning Committee meetings, offering a great opportunity for a skilled professional to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning is essential.
• Good understanding of national planning policies required.
• Proven ability to handle complex cases and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse workload of planning applications.
• Prepare and present cases during appeals.
• Mentor and supervise junior planning staff.

Skills

Planning experience

Understanding of national planning policies

Ability to handle complex cases

Supervision skills

Job description

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Service Care Solutions is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to manage a diverse workload of planning applications, present cases to the Planning Committee, and defend decisions on appeal. You'll provide professional advice on pre-application proposals and general planning queries.

This role also involves handling larger, more complex applications, supervising junior staff, and deputizing for the team manager when needed.

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to manage a diverse workload of planning applications, present cases to the Planning Committee, and defend decisions on appeal. You'll provide professional advice on pre-application proposals and general planning queries.

This role also involves handling larger, more complex applications, supervising junior staff, and deputizing for the team manager when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Application Advice:

Offer guidance on development proposals, aligning with national planning policies.

Application Management:

Oversee a caseload from consultation to final recommendations, meeting quality standards and deadlines.

Appeals:

Prepare and present cases during appeals, adhering to Planning Inspectorate standards.

Query Response:

Address planning-related inquiries from the public and team members promptly.

Records Maintenance:

Keep records accurate and up-to-date per service standards.

Committee and Meeting Participation:

Provide professional advice at Planning Committee and stakeholder meetings.

Team Collaboration:

Work with other teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Supervision:

Mentor and supervise junior planning staff.

Deputizing:

Step in for the team manager as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience in planning

Good understanding of national planning policies.

Proven ability to handle complex cases and supervise staff.