About us

Swale Borough Council is a progressive and ambitious Local Authority, located less than an hour from Central London in an attractive and diverse part of Kent involving urban, rural, and coastal areas. We believe that staff are our most valuable asset and we’re committed to attracting and retaining the very best. In recent times we have adapted and evolved to meet the current world by introducing a highly flexible hybrid working policy, along with a 34-hour week, recognising that staff wellbeing and work life balance is high on our agenda.

The work you will be doing

Working in our busy Planning Applications team at Swale, you will need to be enthusiastic and conscientious, with the ability to assess planning applications, advertisement, listed buildings, Tree Preservation Orders, and other statutory applications as required communstarte to grade. You will be required to provide development advice to householders, agents, developers, and landowners.

You will also be responsible for preparing and presenting the Council’s case at appeals, inquiries, hearings, Court Hearings and Examinations in Public commensurate to grade; and will support the preparation and presentation of reports to member Working Groups and Committees as required.

What you will bring to this role

You will hold an appropriate undergraduate degree/diploma. You should be a member of the RTPI or working towards full membership of RTPI or RICS.

You should have proven experience of cross-team working both internally and externally, with the ability to develop relationships and share knowledge, ideas and expertise and best practice to achieve outcomes. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to work with members and parish councils.

Ability to undertake independent travel around the Borough is essential.

What we can offer

If you choose to join us in this interesting role, we will provide you with a great benefits package that includes a competitive salary and access to our desirable local Government Pension Scheme. You will receive 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and extra time at Christmas. We want you to find the perfect work-life balance, so flexible working options will be considered, plus you will have access to a range of additional benefits such as discounts on high street chains and leisure centres, plus our cycle-to-work scheme. Above all else, you will find an inclusive and supportive working environment, in which your professional and personal wellbeing are important to us.

If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Ceri Williams, Chief Planning Officer on 01795 417116 or Carly Stoddart, Planning Consultant on 01795 417425.

To apply, please attach CV and suitability statement demonstrating how you meet the competencies for the role.

Closing date: 1 September 2024.

Interview date: w/c 9 September 2024.