(Senior) Planning Officer

South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership; Spalding; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Un partenariat de conseils de l'administration locale au Royaume-Uni recherche un Senior Planning Officer pour gérer des projets de planification et contribuer à la croissance économique. Vous travaillerez aux côtés d'une équipe dynamique pour fournir un service de planification de haute qualité, favoriser la régénération et servir les communautés locales.

Benefits

Contribution de 23.8% au régime de retraite

Congés annuels généreux

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Remises sur commerces et loisirs

Politique de travail flexible

Opportunités de formation

Reconnaissance de long service

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion de cas de planification et dialogue avec les parties prenantes.
• Capacité à représenter le service lors de réunions.
• Attitude positive avec un engagement à fournir un service de qualité.

Responsibilities

• Gérer une variété de cas de planification, y compris des développements majeurs.
• Conseiller les développeurs et parties prenantes sur la planification.
• Représenter le service lors de comités et d'appels.

Skills

Gestion de projets

Conseils en planification

Service client

Education

Qualification en urbanisme ou domaine connexe

Job description

Are you a highly motivated and skilled Planning professional looking for a new challenge within the largest Council partnership of its kind in the country?

Join Our Team as a Planning/Senior Planning Officer (Career Graded)

Our Planning Team is committed to creating sustainable, vibrant communities with a key focus on people and place. If you are seeking a role where you will play a key part in providing a high-quality planning service that delivers economic growth, regeneration, and housing, we want to hear from you.

As a Senior Planning Officer, you will contribute directly to economic growth, housing delivery, and regeneration schemes. Your expertise and leadership will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of planning services. You will work closely with the Principal Planning Officer and Development Management Lead to deliver quality outcomes and foster a positive, collaborative approach across the Planning team.

This is a career-graded role with opportunities to progress from Planning Officer to Senior Planning Officer. Applicants interested in all levels of the role are encouraged to apply.

Please refer to the Job Profile Document for details on how we support career progression for this role.

Salaries are as follows:

• Planning Officer - £31,586 - £35,235 per annum
• Senior Planning Officer - £36,124 - £40,476 per annum

With a "can-do" attitude and passion to succeed, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality services for our communities. If you are ready to make a lasting impact on economic growth and housing delivery, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse range of cases, including major developments, supporting economic growth, regeneration, and housing projects.
• Provide planning advice to stakeholders, developers, members, and residents.
• Represent the Planning Service at committee meetings and appeals as required.
• Strive to deliver excellent customer service by providing honest, professional, and reliable advice to stakeholders and customers.

This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and is part of the S113 agreement between participating Councils, in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement dated 1st October 2021.

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave with options to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform offering retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu vaccinations
• Free Eye Test vouchers
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply.

About Us:

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council, and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to improve services for communities in the sub-region, with many positive outcomes already achieved.

Over time, services are expected to become formally shared across the three Councils, creating opportunities for colleagues to engage in new and innovative areas of work.

Contact:

If you are interested in a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Abbie Marwood, Group Manager - Planning and Development, at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunities:

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to non-discriminatory recruitment processes and ensuring fair treatment of all employees.

Find out more about our Equal Opportunities policies on our website.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date depending on application numbers. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person, possibly before the closing date, when suitable candidates apply.