PLA/1997 Planning Officer x 2 Job at Plymouth City Council
Planning Officer Role Profile
2 x Planning Officers 37 hours per week.
Grade H-I £36,298 – £46,549 per annum, appointment level dependent on knowledge & experience.
We are investing in our planning service because we believe that planners play a critical role in tackling the challenges that face our City now and into the future. By joining Plymouth City Council you will not only become a key part of our multi-award winning planning service, but you can also enjoy an amazing quality of life in Britain’s Ocean City with close access to local beaches, countryside and Dartmoor National Park.
The opportunity
We are looking for two experienced Planning Officers to join our Development Management Team.
The first post is for a Senior Planning Officer who will deal with a diverse caseload of major and minor planning applications, including leading on the delivery of a number of key site allocations to fulfil our ambitious growth agenda. The role will include negotiating complex S106 agreements, dealing with pre-application enquiries including PPAs, providing advice to Members of the public and elected members, representing the LPA at appeal and presenting at Planning Committee. You should have considerable experience as a case officer with a proven track record in meeting targets and providing outstanding customer service.
The second post is for a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer who would be integral to maintaining public confidence in the planning system. This will be a hugely varied and exciting role where you will be responsible for managing a caseload of the most sensitive and complex enforcement investigations, leading on specialised enforcement initiatives, offering support to junior staff and defending the Council at appeal and initiating prosecution proceedings. We are looking for an individual with extensive experience who has the ability to bring new ideas to improve and streamline the enforcement service. You should have an exceptional approach to partnership working and customer service. Some line management experience would be desirable.
Membership, or eligibility for membership, of the RTPI or an appropriate professional institute is essential.
What we can offer you
Alongside the professional opportunities, we can also offer a comprehensive range of benefits:
- Flexible and agile working to promote a healthy work/life balance
- Leave entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days (from April) with the option to apply to purchase more.
- Flexi-time scheme which means you can accrue up to an extra day off each month.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Opt-in benefits, such as salary sacrifice bikes and local and national discounts on shopping, leisure, holidays and much more.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, have been in Plymouth City Council care or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
For more information on the roles or an informal discussion, please contact either: Kate Saunders, Area Planning Manager on 01752 305451 or kate.saunders@plymouth.gov.uk Carly Francis, Area Planning Manager on 01752 304375 or carly.francis@plymouth.gov.uk
Closing date: Sunday 8th January 2023
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