Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit 2 x Planners (Local Review Committee) for initial 6 month contracts with option to extend for a further 6 months  on a salary of £33,700-£39,251/annum, generous holiday entitlement. These roles will be hybrid working with 2 days in the office per week.

Responsibilities:
 
– Handling local review cases within the regulatory planning framework
– Liaising with appellants, agents and architects
– Preparing local review reports and presentations for committee
– Drafting decision notices and instructions for legal agreements.
– Investigate and analyse information in order that technical planning and development advice can be formulated for a range of colleagues, managers and clients for development applications and projects
– Supporting the development and delivery of up-to-date development plan coverage for the city
– Supporting the progress of development in priority regeneration areas of the city as defined by the organisation’s policy framework and the work programme
– Implementing actions as defined by the Enforcement Charter
– Participating in innovative projects that facilitate development on the ground.

Essential Skills:
 
– Educated to degree level in a suitable built environment subject.
– Holds a minimum of Affiliate/ Licentiate/Associate membership of the RTPI or equivalent professional body.
– Good IT skills. 
– Excellent written and oral skills.
– Practical experience of delivering the planning system effectively.
– Up to date knowledge of the planning system in Scotland.
– The ability to work alone or as a good team member.
 
Desirable Skills:
 
– Full chartered membership of RTPI or equivalent
– Familiarity with IDOX Uniform case management system.
– Evidence of self-development. 
 
If you would like to hear more about these opportunities please get in touch.