Senior Planning Casework Officer – Nature & Growth

Natural England; City of Norwich (NY); Hybrid; USD 56.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Natural England is seeking a Planning Casework Higher Officer in Norwich to provide expert statutory advice on planning applications and infrastructure projects, influencing sustainable development. You will coordinate across teams to deliver evidence-based guidance and engage with authorities and stakeholders to secure positive environmental outcomes.

The role involves working within a hybrid model, contributing to the Environmental Improvement Plan, and supporting local and national planning

Qualifikationen

• Experience of land-use planning and development management.
• Sound understanding of how the planning system delivers sustainable development.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, policy and guidance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Well-developed organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Good understanding of ecology, nature recovery and environmental protection.

Aufgaben

• Provide high-quality statutory advice on planning applications, development plans and infrastructure projects.
• Assess potential impacts on protected landscapes, habitats and species.
• Coordinate expertise across Natural England to deliver robust, evidence-based advice.
• Build partnerships with customers and stakeholders to resolve complex planning issues.
• Work to statutory targets and deadlines whilst also ensuring all actions are auditable.
• Help Local Planning Authorities on environmental impacts of Local Plans and individual planning applications.

Kenntnisse

Land-use planning

Environmental legislation

Communication

Organisational skills

Ecology knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Natural England is seeking a Planning Casework Higher Officer in Norwich to provide expert statutory advice on planning applications and infrastructure projects, influencing sustainable development. You will coordinate across teams to deliver evidence-based guidance and engage with authorities and stakeholders to secure positive environmental outcomes.

The role involves working within a hybrid model, contributing to the Environmental Improvement Plan, and supporting local and national planning