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Senior Planning Officer

Employer
Cherwell DC
Location
Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary
Grade H: £35,967.00 - £40,683.50 per annum
Closing date
3 Jan 2022

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Senior Planning Officer

Planning & Development

Grade H: £35,967.00 - £40,683.50 per annum

37 hours per week, permanent (part time applications welcome)

The Job:

Cherwell has attractive countryside lying at the northern edge of the Cotswolds. Its ironstone and limestone villages, many listed buildings and conservation areas ensure a wide variety of case work.

With innovative and large-scale housing developments such as the country’s largest self-build community at Graven Hill, the exemplar zero-carbon development at North West Bicester, and the redevelopment of a former Cold War airbase, Cherwell is committed to doing things differently. We are an ambitious, growth focused organisation with a commitment to healthy place-shaping.

The Person:

Delivering high-quality development starts with securing high-quality people. If you are an enthusiastic and ambitious Planner, passionate about delivering well-planned sustainable communities, you could be what we’re looking for to lead on the processing and determination of a variety of application types.

You will be expected to deal with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals including those of a complex or controversial nature and/or corporate priority to the Council. Recognising the needs of our customers, we want individuals who embody our ambitions for a high quality, efficient and value for money development management service.

Working with a delivery focused and friendly group of planners you will need to be a self-starter who works quickly, accurately and flexibly.

The Benefits:

The Council is an equal opportunities employer and has flexible working practices.

•             A generous annual leave entitlement

•             Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

•             Cycle to work scheme (after one years’ service)

•             Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years’ service)

Closing date: Monday 03 January 2022

Interview date: W/C 10 January 2022

For more information please contact Nathanael Stock, Team Leader – General Developments Team, on 01295 221886.

To download a recruitment pack and apply for the post, please visit our intranet or contact Human Resources on 01295 221767

Cherwell District Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults

Company

Joining Cherwell District Council is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to supporting its staff and positively impacting the community.  Valuing innovation, collaboration, and professional development, you can work on meaningful cutting-edge projects. We are the ideal place for you to thrive.

Planning and Development is at the heart of the Council’s priorities and objectives.  Whether it’s high quality place making, meeting our development needs, or preparing policy for climate action and environmental improvement, there is an opportunity to work with teams from across the Council and with our partners and communities.                           

 

 

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