Planning and Development Services are looking to appoint a suitably qualified person with experience of maintaining, developing and administering the business systems (Uniform/Idox and associated products) used within the service; along with processing and making recommendations on a varied caseload of planning applications.

This is an exciting opportunity for a planner who has experience of dealing with a variety of planning applications along with being involved with specialist projects relating to the development of business systems.

We don’t carry passengers, so a high level of self-motivation is a must. You will need to be an effective communicator, able to deal with developer negotiations and technical suppliers, and equally comfortable working independently or as a part of a team.

This is a great opportunity to development your career and thrive in a challenging role that helps with the efficient running of the Service.

This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Mark Baldry at mark.baldry@york.gov.uk or on 07923217336

or

Claire MacRae at Claire.MacRae@york.gov.uk or on 07871736467