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Senior Policy Planner

Employer
Matchtech
Location
Devon
Salary
£25000 - £30000 per annum + Bonus, Pension
Closing date
6 Mar 2019

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Job Description & Key Responsibilities

XL Planning Ltd is looking for a highly motivated individual to join a growing private planning consultancy based in Devon on a full or part time basis.

The applicant will need good communication skills, and be able to deal effectively with others, in order to deal with the related administration and many of the day-to-day practical duties, which will then enable the team to put together and submit successful planning applications on behalf of the wide variety of clients XL Planning Ltd work for.

Duties include:
  • Processing of planning, advertisement consent, listed building applications and all other planning matters.
  • Undertake site inspections and consultations as necessary, in accordance with agreed targets, timescales and priorities on behalf of the client.
  • Dealing with post-decision matters such as discharge of conditions, advising on re-submissions and minor amendments.
  • Dealing with all planning related queries in person, by telephone, email, letter and being the first point of contact for all clients
  • Prepare the clients representations for planning appeals and handle on-going negotiations and correspondence.
  • Represent XL Planning Ltd at events, meetings and groups as required


Qualifications / Experience:

The minimum academic requirements are:
  • Master's degree (or working towards) in Town Planning or 5 years' worth of planning experience.
  • A driving licence
  • IT skills including Microsoft Office and Internet applications.


Key skills for the role:
  • Good Oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to understand technical drawings
  • Enthusiasm and ability to organise
  • Good written communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team or on their own without supervision


Working conditions / environment:
  • Communicating feedback to the general public.
  • Must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle to conduct site visits
  • Flexible in regards to home working


Working hours:
  • Up to 5 days a week - 9am to 5pm (but can be flexible)


Pay rates:

  • £25,000 - £30,000pa via (salary dependent on candidate experience)




Holiday allowance

20 days per annum.

Pension

XL Planning offer a pension scheme as part of its package.

How to Apply or for more Information:

3 simple ways to apply or get in touch:
  • Apply directly online via the Matchtech website
  • Call Poppy Dugan directly on 01489898804
  • Email your CV to poppy.dugan@matchtech.com


Future Roles:

If you have the correct experience for this type of position but this specific role is not quite right for you, as the level, location or salary/ rates etc. is it not quite what you are looking for a present, please still feel free to get in touch with me as I continually recruit similar roles to the one above at all levels across the UK.

Alternatively if are not suitable for this role but still work within the Town Planning industry and believe you will be looking for a new role in the future please give me a call for a confidential chat regarding your employment status.

To apply for these roles, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.



Matchtech acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc.

Gattaca Plc provides support services to Matchtech and may assist with processing your application.

Company

Matchtech is a leading global technical and engineering recruitment specialist, with over 30 years’ experience in successfully matching job-seekers with hiring employers across a range of industries. 

Our Town Planning team has over 20 years’ experience recruiting to the sector. Our specialist, dedicated consultants are perfectly placed to support our candidates in finding them the right position and to help our clients source the best people for their organisation. We take pride in delivering the highest levels of service and appreciate the importance of understanding the needs of our candidates and clients.

We are passionate about quality and work to the most rigorous standards in the recruitment industry. Our goal is to always exceed the expectations of our customers by providing the best delivery and the highest quality service possible.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01489 898989
Location
Gattaca
1450 Parkway,
Solent Business Park,
Fareham,
Hampshire,
PO15 7AF
United Kingdom

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