******MATCHING STAFF SOLUTIONS - EXETER OFFICE******
We are currently hiring for a Planning Officer for a local authority in Totnes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside other Planning Officers in the Planning Service and work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You will manage a case load of planning applications, pre-applications, and other relevant applications of mainly householder and smaller applications types.
*** This is a contract running from Monday 22nd January until Friday 29th March***
Job Description: -
- Assessing a range of planning applications in negotiation with applicants, professional agents, and other consultees, applying the appropriate policies fairly and consistently.
- Discussing and negotiating during the pre-application stage for a range of application proposals.
- Dealing with planning appeals through written representation, and hearings.
- Producing and presenting clear and accurate reports articulating clearly both the proposal, the key determining issues and setting out appropriate recommendations.
Candidate: -
- Essential to have a degree in Town and Country Planning/Urban and Regional Planning (or similar/equivalent) or working towards this.
- Excellent working knowledge of planning legislation, national planning policy and planning reforms.
- Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
Working Week: -
- Monday to Friday 09.00am - 17.00pm
- Agile/flexible working environment
What you will receive from Matching Staff Solutions: -
- £15.81hr
- Online payslips
- Weekly pay
- 24-hour emergency contact
- Pension scheme