Newly qualified planners and those looking to expand on their existing experience can build on an early career in planning in a busy planning office. The position requires a talented, dynamic and commercially aware Planner with principal responsibility being to provide the link between the JCDecaux Development Teams and Planning Departments within Local Authorities. The team provides planning support to all Development Divisions however the majority of your time and day to day work will concern the development proposals for the large and small format roadside teams. Retail, Rail and Airport Divisions will also look to you for guidance on planning legislation and controls and where required, submit applications for Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent and/or Advertisement Consent.
What you'll be doing...
The day-to-day role of a planner typically involves:
* Giving pre‑application planning advice.
* Managing the planning application process.
* Dealing with planning appeals and offering representation where required.
* Communicating with all stakeholders involved in the planning process.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary according to organisation and sector but may include a combination of:
* Managing a variety of planning applications, appeals and pre‑application enquiries.
* Producing planning application reports.
* Delivering excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders.
* Communicating with relevant parties regarding the status of planning applications and queries.
* Updating planning IT systems with required data and project status notifications.
* Supporting and driving service improvement projects.
* Keeping up to date with planning regulations, policy and legislation.
* Prioritising your workload and taking a flexible approach to changes in direction.
* Maintaining continual professional development in accordance with requirements of the professional institute.
A little bit about you...
The skills you are most likely to need include:
* Outstanding time management skills with an ability to manage planning application deadlines and submission dates.
* Strong organisation skills with an ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritise associated administration.
* Excellent communication, both written and verbal, with a high standard of report writing and confidence to speak with senior leaders, architects, town planners and external practitioners.
* Analytical skills to assess the viability of planning proposals and assess their suitability against the various planning policies.
* Creative thinking with a talent for practical problem solving.
Experience
The following experience would stand you in good stead for a planning officer role:
* Minimum of one year’s experience working in the UK as a planner either in the public or private sector.
* A demonstrable understanding of planning policy and development management legislation.
* An ability to communicate clearly and negotiate confidently.
* A track‑record of excellent time management skills and an ability to work under pressure.
* An understanding of, if not experienced in, the planning process from start to completion.
* Evidence of previous report writing.
* Experience using IT systems including database management.
* Excellent administrative capabilities.
* Experience of managing conflicting workloads and priorities.
* Evidence of working as a team player with an ability to lead on projects when required.
* Outstanding IT skills with a track record of using data management systems and a variety of software packages.
* Great team player and self‑motivated.
Qualifications
* Chartered membership of The Royal Town Planning Institute or working towards membership.
* Minimum degree qualification in town planning or related discipline.
* Full and clean driving licence may be required.
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