Development Management Officer
Contract: 3+ months
Rate: £36 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: North Northamptonshire Council - based at one of our office hubs (Kettering, Thrapston, Corby, or Wellingborough)
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The Role
North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an experienced Development Management Officer to join its Planning Service on an interim basis.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to shaping growth across the area while managing a varied caseload of smaller-scale planning applications.
The role offers flexible, hybrid working - currently, most work is undertaken from home, with a minimum of one day a week in the office. You'll also be responsible for carrying out your own site notices and site visits.
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Key Responsibilities
* Validate planning applications and other submissions.
* Manage a caseload of smaller-scale applications through to decision.
* Undertake site visits, consultations, and assessments.
* Prepare and present planning reports for Committee.
* Negotiate improvements to development proposals where appropriate.
* Provide advice and guidance to applicants, agents, and the public.
* Liaise with colleagues across the Council and external stakeholders.
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About You
We are looking for someone who:
* Has experience of working within the English Planning System.
* Can interpret policy documents, plans, and drawings.
* Is confident writing clear, accurate reports.
* Has good organisational and communication skills.
* Can balance customer service with regulatory requirements.
* Is able to travel independently for frequent site visits.
Desirable: Membership of the RTPI (Licentiate/Associate/Chartered).
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Why Join?
* Competitive hourly rate.
* Flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
* Opportunity to contribute to high-quality planning decisions that shape North Northamptonshire.
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Interviews will be held via MS Teams or face to face.
Start date: ASAP