Role Overview
Senior Planning Officer – Fixed Term (up to 12 months) in Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Planning Development Team, covering maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities
* Deal with a caseload of complex planning applications and respond to pre‑application enquiries.
* Attend committee meetings and manage appeals and complex applications.
* Provide high‑quality planning advice in a timely manner.
* Maintain working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and guidance.
* Contribute to team performance and manage workload independently.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum of two years of Planning Development experience, including appeals expertise.
* Experience attending committee meetings.
* Strong organisational, negotiation and communication skills.
* Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and guidance.
* Valid full driving licence.
Pay
£46,796 – £50,456 per annum (based on qualifications and experience).
Location & Working Arrangements
Based at the Civic Offices in Basingstoke, reporting to the Assistant Planning Manager. Hybrid working available. Full-time (37 hours per week).
Benefits
* Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays.
* Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars.
* Access to discounts at nationwide retailers via ‘BOOST’ perks.
* Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover.
* Free flu vaccination vouchers.
* Free and confidential employee assistance programme.
* Support for training, professional qualifications, apprenticeships and skill development.
Equality & Diversity
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community. The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme; applicants with declared disability will be guaranteed an interview if meeting essential criteria.
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