Senior Planning Officer

Role Purpose 
Subject to overall control of Head of Planning to:-
 
Carry out the functions of the Council on Development Control matters demonstrating excellent technical and customer care skills.
 
Responsibilities

• To deputise for the Development Control Team Leader in his/her absence as required by the Development Manager.

• To personally handle a varied caseload including the more complex and major development applications and appeals, preparing reports which are clear, accurate and technically correct.

• To ensure planning applications and appeals are determined in accordance with service and business plan targets – and are in accordance with relevant planning guidance and legislation.

• To prepare reports and make recommendations to Council Committees and on matters to be decided under delegated powers – including presenting reports as appropriate.

• To prepare and present evidence at appeals/public inquiries as required.

• To keep abreast of, and advise others in the Section on, changing legislation, circulars and good planning practice relating to development control and to ensure continued personal and professional development to meeting changing demands on the service.    

Requirements 
This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks, which may be required of the post holder.  It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken.
Contract 

• Initial 3-to-6-month ongoing contract 
• PAYE via Umbrella 
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Hybrid position)