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SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER (Development Management)

Employer
Hertsmere Borough Council
Location
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Salary
Salary up to £38,600 per annum (depending on experience)
Closing date
30 Mar 2020

SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER

(Development Management)

 

Salary up to £38,600 per annum

(depending on experience)

 

Help us shape our places and your career.

Hertsmere lies within southern Hertfordshire bordering the northern edge of Greater London. We have a unique combination of economic opportunities alongside a diverse townscape, villages and extensive areas of green belt land, meaning the borough provides an exciting opportunity to experience every aspect of the planning system.  Our own offices benefit from being close to both the A1(M) and M25 whilst Elstree and Borehamwood Station lies within Zone 6 and provides a direct rail link to London St Pancras.

Hertsmere is in the process of preparing a positive vision for growth within the borough through our new Local Plan.  We are also working to provide a Joint Strategic Plan for the area and striving to deliver a quality focused Development Management service which meets the needs of existing and future residents.  Our Development Management service is currently working on some truly exciting projects including a brand new TV and film studio development for SKY.

We want to show our residents and businesses that planners, with a positive focus on quality and infrastructure, can deliver change in a way that makes their lives better.  We are looking for a talented Senior Planning Officer (Development Management) who has the drive and ambition to help us deliver an excellent service with an aim to be the leading Development Management service in Hertfordshire, alongside a true desire to shape and improve the borough. If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our vibrant team please let us know.

About the role

You will have shared responsibility for all aspects of development management processes including having your own caseload often dealing with more complex planning issues including pre-application and appeal work as required.  You will also be expected to assist and guide more junior members of the team as well as provide support to management staff.

About you

You will have a good knowledge of planning related legislation.  You will be a strong team player who can contribute positively to the team and be able to demonstrate initiative and good judgement in making recommendations on a wide range of planning matters.

You are capable of developing good working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including the need to respond sensitively to the needs of the community and to deliver a service around the needs of our customers.

Further information

The post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week).

Benefits include 26 – 31 days annual leave (depending on the length of Local Government Service), local government pension scheme, flexible working hours, free car parking, free use of leisure facilities, cycle scheme, season ticket loans and access to a large staff roof garden

Please follow the link to apply on line or telephone 020 8207 7475 (24 hour answer service) for an application pack.

Closing date:   Midday, 30 March 2020

Interviews:        Week commencing 6 April 2020

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