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Principal Planning Officer

Employer
Matchtech
Location
Hampshire
Salary
£42000 - £46000 per annum + pension, flexible working
Closing date
12 Dec 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Discipline
Development Control, Planning
Function
Officer, Planner
Sector
Local Authority

Job Details



Our client is committed to providing a high quality planning service for the benefit of all our stakeholders, so that they can make a real and positive difference. They are looking for an enthusiastic and able development management planner who is a good team member as well as being self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative and leadership. The postholder will need to be able to deal with planning applications relating to complex development sites as well as assisting the Development Manager in overseeing the workload of the Development Management team on a day to day basis.

You should a post-graduate degree in Town and Country Planning or an equivalent and be a member, or eligible for membership, of the Royal Town Planning Institute. You will need to have a thorough understanding of a range of planning issues.

You will enjoy the benefit of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours, and a friendly and supportive team.


RESPONSIBLE FOR:







Assisting the Development Manager in overseeing the workload of the Development Management team on a day to day basis and developing the service and handling a varied caseload of more complex planning applications, enquiries and enforcement matters.


PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The processing of the full range of planning applications and dealing with general and pre-application enquiries and planning appeals, overseeing the day to day operation of the enforcement function and assisting the Development Manager in the management and development of the Section and the provision of an efficient Development Management service.


HOURS OF WORK:

37 hour week, Monday to Friday, in accordance with the Council's flexi-time system.

You may be required to work outside normal office hours from time to time.


SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The postholder is a nominated casual user for car allowance purposes, whilst the duties and responsibilities of the post justify this and must hold a full current driving licence and have a vehicle available.


PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

KEY TASKS


A. Managerial




Staff Development & Management

To assist the Development Manager in managing the staff and work of the Development Management Section.

To instruct and develop junior staff in Development Management matters as required on a day to day basis.

To assist the Development Manager in the ongoing development and improvement of the Service.




To deputise when required or in the absence of or as directed by the Development Manager including the signing off of delegated and Regulatory Board decisions and the management of the Business Support Team, Land Charges function and representing the section at any internal or external meetings or activities.


B. Professional




Planning and related applications

To process the most complex planning and other applications, notifications and consultations and oversee the implementation of development works.

To prepare written reports for inclusion into Regulatory Board and other such Board Agendas.

To attend and present applications and other such items to the Regulatory Board or other such relevant Board.

To deal with most complex enquiries and pre-application enquiries from the public and developers.

To prepare agendas for the Regulatory Board in the absence of or as directed by the Development Manager.

To allocate planning and related applications to individual case officers in the absence of or as directed by the Development Manager.

To be responsible for signing off minor and householder planning and related applications.


Planning appeals

To represent the Council at Public and Local Inquiries and Hearings as necessary.

To prepare appeal statements and proofs of evidence.


Salary

£42,000 to £46,000


Interviews

There is no official closing date for this role, so interviews will be requested as the client receives suitable CV's


How to apply

Contact Daniel Baker on 01489 898 975 or apply via this advert



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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