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Planning Officer (Policy)

Employer
Watford Borough Council
Location
Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary
£27,905- £31,371
Closing date
2 Dec 2019

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Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Discipline
Planning
Function
Planner
Sector
Other Public sector

Job Details

Planning Officer (Policy) 24 Months Contract

Watford is a bold and progressive urban borough in South West Hertfordshire with a vibrant town centre and excellent transport links. Being close to London, the town has similar growth pressures. Multiple large scale schemes including retail and office schemes are being progressed to meet the town’s growing needs but at the same time we are looking to the future and how we can continue to improve our environment, care for our vulnerable and work with new technology. 

The Role:
Working in one of the Council’s prestigious client groups, Place Shaping and Corporate Performance, this post will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Planning Officer within a busy environment.

The Planning Officer will be a member of the Planning Policy team working on the preparation and delivery of a new local plan.

You will be expected to provide support for the South West Herts Joint Strategic Plan, neighbourhood plans and prepare the necessary evidence base for policies to be developed.

You will also engage with Members, Communities and Partner organisations to build widespread support for the Plan and provide evidence at planning examinations inquiries.

You will work on a wide range of policy work and will be involved in the preparation of the Infrastructure Delivery Plan, Annual Monitoring Report and Community Infrastructure Levy whilst ensuring other planning documents are up to date.

What we are looking for:
The role will suit a highly motivated Planning Officer (Policy) with strong organisational skills. You will have a sound track record of working on local plans and supplementary guidance which have made a positive impact for local communities.

You will demonstrate a sound understanding of planning legislation and experience of working with politicians.

Excellent communication, written, analytical, IT, GIS and presentation skills are essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Jack Green, the Spatial Planning Manager, on 01923 27 8235 or Ian Dunsford the Planning Policy Section Head on 01923 27 8280

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About Watford Borough Council

Watford is an urban borough in South West Hertfordshire; The borough has excellent transport links with mainline rail connections to London. Watford is the centre of a sub region serving around 500,000 people living within a 20 minute travelling time catchment. As part of the London commuter belt Watford is strongly influenced by London which brings the benefits of a buoyant economy.

At a glance

  • £1.4bn local investment happening – mix of public and private funding
  • 5 major development and regeneration projects happening
  • 3500 registered businesses
  • Higher than average working age population
  • Skilled workforce
  • Affordable local housing market
  • Home to many major international head offices
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