Senior Planning Officer - Major Developments Leader

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking two motivated planning professionals to support the Development Management Team. You will assist the Team Leader in mentoring and supervising Planners, manage a small load of complex proposals, and handle major applications with diligence to achieve good outcomes for the district.

You will apply sound knowledge of planning legislation, use strong communication and negotiation skills, and work effectively in a digital environment within a sensitive

Qualifications

• Significant experience dealing with complex planning applications including Major development proposals and appeals.
• Knowledge of current planning legislation and guidance.
• Ability to mentor, supervise and manage a team of Planners.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication, listening and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Leader in mentoring, supervising and managing a team of Planners.
• Lead processing and determination of planning applications.
• Progress a small case load of more complex proposals.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Digital literacy

Job description

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking two motivated planning professionals to support the Development Management Team. You will assist the Team Leader in mentoring and supervising Planners, manage a small load of complex proposals, and handle major applications with diligence to achieve good outcomes for the district.

You will apply sound knowledge of planning legislation, use strong communication and negotiation skills, and work effectively in a digital environment within a sensitive