Strategic Sites Planner

Bassetlaw District Council; Worksop; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bassetlaw District Council is seeking a skilled individual to manage complex developments and major projects. The role focuses on delivering strategic projects that can significantly benefit the district, requiring a strong knowledge of planning processes and effective project management skills.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Existing knowledge of planning systems and processes is essential.
• Experience in managing complex projects is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Major Projects Manager in delivering key sites.
• Lead on case management of strategic sites and major projects.
• Progress complex and unique developments.

Skills

Planning system knowledge

Project management

Communication

Job description

We are looking for an individual to specialise in handling the more complex developments and major projects received by the Council. This includes politically sensitive and locally emotive proposals, but also applications bringing often the most generous local benefits. This role will focus primarily in progressing complex but highly interesting and unique developments, allowing the individual to truly shape the future of Bassetlaw!

The successful candidate will support the Major Projects Manager in the delivery of key sites in the district and to lead on the case management of strategic sites and major projects. With an existing knowledge of the planning system and processes, the individual will work alongside a dedicated team working and leading on several significant projects which could be anything from large residential developments to solar farms, to huge mixed used strategic sites or any other exciting opportunities which may arise.

If you feel you have the right skills and expertise to succeed in this role and as highlighted on the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.

We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.

To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.

Closing date: OPEN

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed