Planning Officer (Development Management)
- Employer
- Brent Council
- Location
- Brent, London (Greater)
- Salary
- £26,745 - £41,706 p.a. inc
- Closing date
- 29 Sep 2019
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Development Control, Planning
- Function
- Officer, Planner
- Sector
- Local Authority
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. Brent's Planning Department are also winners of the RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence 2019.
The Post
We are looking for a great town planner to deal with some really interesting applications and pre-application proposals. Brent has a big growth agenda and is serious about securing good quality, sustainable development in the Borough. We work hard with applicants to achieve this.
Brent is serious about providing an excellent planning service which supports the delivery of outstanding developments. This post spans a wide range of experience and expertise, from graduates to senior planners.
The Person
The successful candidate will need to be passionate about planning and be able to develop good and effective relationships with people. Combined with a drive to provide a good service and desire to work positively with applicants, communities and colleagues, you will need to be a proactive planner with a positive attitude.
Closing Date: 29 September 2019 (23:00)
Additional Information
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Applications are particularly welcome from people with disabilities and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender) applicants as they are under-represented across the council.
All organisations and individuals who work with children and young people, or are involved in providing services for them have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Before you join Brent Council, you will need to provide your National Insurance (NI) number and undergo a Home Office Standard I.D. check.
Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.
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