Do you hold a qualification in a planning related subject?

Are you a planning professional with sound knowledge of working within Development Management?

We are looking for a Senior Town Planner who has experience of working in a professional planning role. You will have experience of working in a diverse and dynamic Planning Team, dealing with a wide variety of applications and delivering excellent customer service.  

Coventry will be the UK City of Culture in 2021 and the transformation of our city is already gathering pace in preparation. We are a welcoming, diverse and modern city which is changing for the better, and fast! You will help shape this exciting time for Coventry and join our top performing and forward-thinking planning department!

To be considered for this role you must be eligible for full membership of the RTPI and hold a valid full UK driving licence to travel around the city to undertake site visits.

We are looking for someone who can work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced team, with opportunities for training and further career development.

For more information and to discuss this opportunity, please contact our Planning Team Manager- Mark Andrews at mark.andrews@coventry.gov.uk

Benefits

In return, we can offer you an excellent pension scheme, 'MyCar' scheme, flexible working, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at a number of city centre restaurants, shops and other establishments.

On applying, you will need to upload your CV with a covering letter demonstrating your experience meeting the requirements of the job description and person specification attached.  Please use your cover letter to specifically focus on the following key points. Please restrict your response to two sides of A4.

• Where you have worked as part of a successful team and the contributions you made
• Where you have managed conflicting priorities
• Where you have worked in a flexible and effective way to deliver successful outcomes

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please click on the apply button to visit our website.

Closing date: 8 March 2020.

Interview date: 20 March 2020.

Coventry City Council is committed to delivering the best possible services and improving the quality of life for Coventry people. In order to do this effectively we aim to have a workforce that represents the diverse communities we serve, embracing and utilising the broad range of skills, experiences and perspectives this brings.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.