Senior Planning Officer

JOB TITLE: Senior Planning Officer

LOCATION: Mossley Mill

SALARY: £23.55 per hour

DURATION: Temporary up to 9 months pending review

HOURS: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Full-Time.

Apple Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Planning Officer for our public sector client based in Mossley Mill. The post-holder will be responsible to the Head of Planning, Development Management in Development Management for the provision of a high quality, efficient and effective Planning Service for the company.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support the Head of Planning, Development Management in the management and motivation of team members, deputising when required, to ensure effective performance against the objectives and targets set out in the Planning Section Business Plan.

· Provide professional advice, assistance and training, as appropriate on planning policy, development plan or other forward planning matters to team members, residents, elected members, stakeholders and other planning professionals.

· 4 Responsible for all aspects of processing significant planning applications (if required), including Major Development proposals from the submission of Proposal of Application Notices to the determination of applications by the Planning Committee in line with statutory performance targets.

· Prepare committee reports, technical papers, research evidence and other information and make presentations at Planning Committee, public meetings and to external organisations as required (including evening meetings as required).

· Prepare written statements and present professional planning evidence at appeals, public inquiries/examinations and court hearings as required.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

· Degree in a recognised planning qualification* or equivalent and a minimum of three years’ experience of working in Development Management role.

OR

· HNC/HND/BTEC Higher National Certificate in Planning, Surveying and Cartography or BTEC Higher National Certificate in Land Administration (Planning) or equivalent qualification and a minimum of four years’ experience of working in a Development Management role.

AND

· A minimum of two years’ relevant experience of managing staff in accordance with the principles of performance management and personal development

AND

· Current member of the Royal Town Planning Institute/Irish Planning Institute or equivalent

To apply for this role please email your CV in strictest confidence to Shane at Apple Recruitment and you will then be contacted to discuss the opportunity.

All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.