Planning Policy Officer (Local Plans)
- Employer
- West Suffolk Council
- Location
- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
- Salary
- £25,801 - £26,317 pa*
- Closing date
- 18 Nov 2019
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Planning, Policy and Strategy
- Function
- Officer, Planner
- Sector
- Local Authority
37 hpw.
Strategic Planning are seeking a highly self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their small yet dynamic team to assist in the delivery of a high-quality Planning Service across West Suffolk.
The main focus of this role is to assist in the preparation, adoption and delivery of the Local Plan. This will be achieved by preparing background documents and evidence to support policy preparations and assisting in the preparation of supplementary planning documents, development briefs and masterplans.
You will be required to assist with the consultation and engagement process related to the preparation of policy documents and record and summarise representations following consultation and engagement and make policy recommendations. You will be required to liaise with outside bodies / stakeholders / interested individuals / expert bodies and statutory consultees in the preparation of the policy framework and attend and present papers to working groups, cabinet, portfolio holders etc. as required.
To undertake this role, you will possess a planning degree or related subject together with membership or eligible for RTPI. Good up-to-date knowledge of planning legislation is essential, with preferably a minimum of one year post qualification work experience in planning.
You must have a flexible approach and a willingness to acquire new skills. Attention to detail with problem-solving abilities are key, together with good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Site visits may be required therefore, you will need the ability to travel around the area.
In return, we can offer you our benefits package which includes a competitive salary and pension scheme, discounts on supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays, cycle to work scheme and money off household bills together with flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, generous annual leave entitlement and performance related pay rewards for those who excel.
* potentially rising to £30,507 through annual Performance Review awards.
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity or for an informal chat, please contact Marie Smith, Service Manager - Planning Strategy on (01638) 719260 or email: marie.smith@westsuffolk.gov.uk
To apply visit: www.westsuffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 18 November 2019.
Interview date: w/c 25 November 2019.
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