Senior Planning Officer OCC616752

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team in Oxford. This role involves processing planning applications for minerals and waste development, providing expert guidance on planning legislation, and engaging with various stakeholders. With a culture of flexible working and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful planning initiatives while enjoying a supportive work environment. Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to enhancing community development and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Technology for agile working

Up to 33 days’ holiday p.a.

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government pension scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Shopping and travel discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of planning legislation and policy.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process planning applications and provide pre-application engagement.
• Prepare Screening and Scoping Opinions for Environmental Impact Assessments.

Skills

Planning Legislation Knowledge

Environmental Impact Assessment

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Job description

Senior Planning Officer OCC616752, Oxford

Client: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5452a2b9c49c

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job details

Salary range: £43,421 - £50,512 per annum

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Friday 21st June 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 1st July 2024

About us

Oxfordshire County Council has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Planning Officer to work on planning applications for minerals and waste development.

About the role

As part of the council's Development Management team, you will be responsible for processing planning applications and providing related pre-application engagement, including preparation of Screening and Scoping Opinions for Environmental Impact Assessment. There may also be opportunities to provide planning services to other authorities where service level agreements are in place.

About you

You will have an excellent knowledge of relevant planning legislation and policy to provide guidance, advice, and support as a professional specialist to colleagues, councillors, applicants, agents, and the public.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 days’ holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development