Senior Planning Officer
Job Number: HCC20647

Location: Countywide
Directorate: Sustainable Growth

Starting Salary: £41,591 with the opportunity to progress to a maximum of £46,662 per annum
Hours: 37per week
Contract: *Permanent

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

What the role would include:

• The opportunity to continue to build and develop an established team of planning professionals. Lead in the development of effective working relationships with all service stakeholders in matters relating to the identification of infrastructure schemes necessary to support sustainable development. Lead on planning obligations for the County Council, with district councils and developers ensuring that the implications of revised development plan strategies are accurately reflected. Support the process to develop planning policy to ensure the interests of County Council services are represented in the local plan process. Provide professional planning advice to other county council teams. Work to deliver adaption of processes as a result of potential planning reforms.

What we’d like to see from the perfect candidate:

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude; A clear ability and experience in managing workloads, deadlines and priorities; Excellent and effective communication, negotiating and influencing skills; The ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; An excellent ability to problem solve, think creatively and find solutions to issues; The ability to lead and manage complex work streams, including the preparation of project plans and monitoring of key milestones; Excellent Interpersonal and team working skills; In depth knowledge of and expertise in use of Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project; and An excellent knowledge of the town planning system and relevant planning qualification.

Who we are:

• Hertfordshire County Council is a leading local authority which is experiencing unprecedented levels of growth and development within the county. This is your chance to be part of this exciting team that is proactive, flexible, responds quickly to change and is never complacent. You’ll be taking on a diverse and interesting range of projects which promote Hertfordshire as an innovative, efficient authority with a commitment to helping to keep people healthy and safe and growing the economy. No two days are ever the same and you will have the opportunity to be involved in significant and interesting projects and work which will directly benefit and build a better future for the residents of Hertfordshire. So, if you think you have what is required and you are ready for a challenging, yet very stimulating, varied and rewarding role with a lovely team then please apply now to find out more.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Antony Proietti 01992 555600.

Closing date: 11 September 2022
Interview date: w/c 26 September 2022

Benefits of Working for HCC:

• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role) Excellent Career Development Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions Shopping Discounts Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes Exciting, varied and rewarding work which will directly benefit the residents of Hertfordshire. Generous annual leave entitlement