Senior Planning Officer (Development Control)

WMJobs; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council invites applications for a Senior Planning Officer in the Development Control Team. You will process complex and non-complex planning applications, prepare reports, and present at Committee, contributing to the delivery of high-quality planning services.

The post offers a supportive team, flexible and hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development, with membership of RTPI encouraged and further training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in development control work, including enforcement.
• Ability to deal with complex planning applications and negotiate legal agreements.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process complex and non-complex planning applications.
• Prepare reports, both delegated and for Committee, and present applications at Committee.
• Supervise Planning Officers and support training for team members.
• Provide ongoing professional development and participate in 1-to-1 meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Team player

Negotiation

Education

RTPI membership or eligible

Job description

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council,

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.

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 present 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.

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.

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, ability to analyse complex information, a high level of motivation and personal enthusiasm, is flexible and can adopt a positive attitude to changing situations and is a team player.

Applicants should be an enthusiastic and experienced planner who has membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or a qualification and experience which would enable membership within 12 months of appointment to post.

As an employer, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working from home and the office
• Learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• 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.