Planning Officer (Development Management)
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Lochgilphead, is currently looking to recruit a Planning Officer for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £285/day (Inside IR35). This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office. Candidates that can work part-time: 3 days a week will be considered.
Responsibilities:
– Support the Development Manager and Area Team Leader to develop the team’s strategic objectives and operational service plans by working in partnership with colleagues and by taking personal responsibility for planning how these are delivered effectively and efficiently to service users.
– To process and determine Planning, Listed Building, Certificates of Lawfulness, Conservation Area, Tree Preservation Orders and Advert Applications and any other related submission as defined in the Planning Regulations.
– To process all forms of pre-application enquiries and respond to customer and elected member queries relating to planning.
– To assist in the monitoring and discharge of planning conditions
– Providing advice and guidance to other internal departments, applicants, complainants and other members of the public on matters relating to planning control and procedures.
– Undertake site inspections and meetings with applicants, developers, agents, public etc. and liaise with appropriate representatives with an input to the Development Management process.
– Preparation of written correspondence, Committee Reports and presentations to support the determination of planning applications and dealing with enquiries.
– Assist in the presentations of planning applications.
– To provide planning advice to colleagues and support the Area Team Leader in the execution of their duties.
– To promote the best understanding of the requirements of Planning legislation and Development Management Service, by raising awareness, giving information and advice to colleagues, the public and businesses alike
– To work flexibly, out with normal hours as required
– Assist the Development Manager and Area Team Leader to manage budgets by keeping a record of vehicle use / mileage in carrying out duties.
– Support and supervise, as appropriate, technical, administrative and trainee staff in the efficient and effective discharge of their duties and participate in their training and personal development.
– Support the Development Manager and Area Team Leader to develop, implement and maintain appropriate performance management reporting systems as a means of managing and monitoring the team’s performance, to ensure standards are maintained, improvements developed and issues addressed in a timely manner.
– Undertake other duties appropriate to this job and grade, and as required by the line manager and ensure appropriate outcomes are achieved.
Essential Skills:
– Degree or similar in Town and Country Planning
– Membership or eligibility of membership to the RTPI (student or licentiate Membership of RTPI may be considered but salary adjustment would apply until full RTPI Membership obtained)
– Minimum 2 years post qualification Planning experience
– Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of Development Management legislation and procedures through processing or submission of planning applications
– Able to demonstrate ability to work with variety of stakeholder and customers relating to planning
– Able to demonstrate good customer care skills
– Able to demonstrate sound negotiation skills
– Interpretation of planning policy, analytical skills and problem solving aptitude
– Evidence a performance management ethos and be outcome focused.
– The postholder will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Argyll and Bute and beyond to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
– Excellent time management skills and ability to manage a demanding workload
– Conscientious and a team player
– Ability to work on their own initiative
– First class problem solving skills and the ability to work in a pressured environment
Desirable Skills:
– Post Grad qualifications or vocational qualifications in related professional / technical areas
– Experience of working in a public sector role
– Experience of considering rural Planning matters.
– Experienced in using Development Management related software and IT applications – Idox, Uniform, Comino,
– Experience of presenting recommendations to committee or public meetings
– The ability to working with minimum supervision and experience managing their own workload.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– Support the Development Manager and Area Team Leader to develop the team’s strategic objectives and operational service plans by working in partnership with colleagues and by taking personal responsibility for planning how these are delivered effectively and efficiently to service users.
– To process and determine Planning, Listed Building, Certificates of Lawfulness, Conservation Area, Tree Preservation Orders and Advert Applications and any other related submission as defined in the Planning Regulations.
– To process all forms of pre-application enquiries and respond to customer and elected member queries relating to planning.
– To assist in the monitoring and discharge of planning conditions
– Providing advice and guidance to other internal departments, applicants, complainants and other members of the public on matters relating to planning control and procedures.
– Undertake site inspections and meetings with applicants, developers, agents, public etc. and liaise with appropriate representatives with an input to the Development Management process.
– Preparation of written correspondence, Committee Reports and presentations to support the determination of planning applications and dealing with enquiries.
– Assist in the presentations of planning applications.
– To provide planning advice to colleagues and support the Area Team Leader in the execution of their duties.
– To promote the best understanding of the requirements of Planning legislation and Development Management Service, by raising awareness, giving information and advice to colleagues, the public and businesses alike
– To work flexibly, out with normal hours as required
– Assist the Development Manager and Area Team Leader to manage budgets by keeping a record of vehicle use / mileage in carrying out duties.
– Support and supervise, as appropriate, technical, administrative and trainee staff in the efficient and effective discharge of their duties and participate in their training and personal development.
– Support the Development Manager and Area Team Leader to develop, implement and maintain appropriate performance management reporting systems as a means of managing and monitoring the team’s performance, to ensure standards are maintained, improvements developed and issues addressed in a timely manner.
– Undertake other duties appropriate to this job and grade, and as required by the line manager and ensure appropriate outcomes are achieved.
Essential Skills:
– Degree or similar in Town and Country Planning
– Membership or eligibility of membership to the RTPI (student or licentiate Membership of RTPI may be considered but salary adjustment would apply until full RTPI Membership obtained)
– Minimum 2 years post qualification Planning experience
– Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of Development Management legislation and procedures through processing or submission of planning applications
– Able to demonstrate ability to work with variety of stakeholder and customers relating to planning
– Able to demonstrate good customer care skills
– Able to demonstrate sound negotiation skills
– Interpretation of planning policy, analytical skills and problem solving aptitude
– Evidence a performance management ethos and be outcome focused.
– The postholder will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Argyll and Bute and beyond to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
– Excellent time management skills and ability to manage a demanding workload
– Conscientious and a team player
– Ability to work on their own initiative
– First class problem solving skills and the ability to work in a pressured environment
Desirable Skills:
– Post Grad qualifications or vocational qualifications in related professional / technical areas
– Experience of working in a public sector role
– Experience of considering rural Planning matters.
– Experienced in using Development Management related software and IT applications – Idox, Uniform, Comino,
– Experience of presenting recommendations to committee or public meetings
– The ability to working with minimum supervision and experience managing their own workload.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
