5308859 – Planning Officer

Job Details

Work Pattern: Hybrid, 37 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £29.65 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role:
Provide professional planning advice and recommendations across development management, planning policy, conservation and regeneration, supporting strategic outcomes for the local community.

Typical Day Overview:
Review planning matters, provide advice, prepare reports and recommendations, attend meetings and committees, liaise with Members and stakeholders, monitor projects and contribute to planning policy and regeneration work.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

  • Development management and planning advice
  • Planning policy and Local Plan work
  • Preparing reports and presentations
  • Member and stakeholder engagement
  • Research, analysis and problem solving
  • Managing planning projects, risks and deadlines
  • Interpreting planning legislation and policy
  • Working independently and managing competing priorities

Essential Requirements / Qualifications:

  • Relevant Planning Degree or equivalent professional qualification
  • Relevant planning experience: approximately 1 year (Band 8), 3 years (Band 9) or 5 years (Band 11)
  • Knowledge of local authority statutory planning duties
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prepare clear reports and presentations
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong IT skills, including MS Word and Excel
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative