Assistant Planning Officer
- Employer
- East Devon District Council
- Location
- East Devon
- Salary
- £25,991- £28,672 per annum
- Closing date
- 10 Oct 2021
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Planning
- Function
- Officer
- Sector
- Local Authority
Job Details
About Us
East Devon is independently recognised as an outstanding place and so it follows that its council must also strive to be outstanding. Everything we do is aimed at ensuring that East Devon is a place that people want to live in, work in, visit and enjoy. Our ambition is to be an outstanding council which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment for East Devon, now and for future generations.
We recognise the benefits of flexible working and will be happy to consider your work-life balance needs at interview.
In return for your commitment, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes: generous annual leave; flexi-time; and access to a Local Government Pension Scheme, salary sacrifice cycle scheme, employee assistance programme and personal healthcare scheme. In addition, you will also be encouraged to take advantage of our outstanding learning and development opportunities.
About the role
In this interesting and varied role, you will assist with the processing of householder and other related planning applications, this will include undertaking site visits, assessing proposals, negotiating with applicants and preparing written reports.
You will also provide planning advice to members of the public, over the telephone and in person and carry out research on areas of land or specific buildings in relation to historical records, land designation and policies.
About you
With a good level of education, you will have good knowledge and experience of the Planning System and excellent communication skills. You will also be able to demonstrate a high level of tact and diplomacy and be able to negotiate effectively with customers. Attention to detail is also important to this role as is excellent organisational and time management skills.
You will also need a driving licence and be able to travel as required (reasonable adjustments may be possible according to the Equality Act).
Apply
To apply online, please visit https://jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk/ For an informal discussion, please contact Chris Rose, Development Manager on 01395 517419 or email CHRose@eastdevon.gov.uk
Closing date: 10th October 2021. Interviews will be held w/c 18th October 2021.
Company
East Devon is one of eight Devon districts and in population terms is the largest in the county. Our district is set in a particularly attractive part of Devon in which to live and work. The coastline forms part of England’s first World Heritage Site designated for its natural environment. There are two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within the district generally, there are extensive leisure opportunities and sports facilities.
East Devon District Council has an area of 81,477 hectares that borders Exeter, Somerset and Dorset and comprises the area between the River Exe and outskirts of Exeter to the west, and Somerset and Dorset to the east. Our larger coastal resorts are Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth and Seaton and the major towns in the mainly rural inland area are Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Colyton and Axminster.
However, coast and countryside aren't our only attractions. We’ve been at the forefront of exciting new developments in the district, as part of the Exeter and East Devon Growth Point which includes the new town of Cranbrook (East Devon’s newest town since the Middle Ages), the Science Park, SkyPark Business Park, E.ON Energy Centre and an Exeter Gateway Freight Terminal. These help support the delivery of 20,000 new homes and over 26,000 jobs within the district up to 2026.
And at the heart of everything we do is a need to ensure that our beautiful district is protected and sustained. Our vision is to become a carbon neutral council by 2040, working within a low carbon economy and lifestyle. This will be reflected in our travel, homes, businesses, visitor experiences and communities, as well as how we work as a council.
- Website
- http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/
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