Overview
Two new Planners to join our expanding Development Management team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience within a progressive authority and to develop your career in Neath Port Talbot. Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work-life balance. Salary: £37,280.00 - £40,777.00 per annum plus a market pay supplement.
Responsibilities
* Undertake all duties associated with the statutory development management service for the Authority and any related appeals and enforcement, while securing quality and efficient outcomes.
* Process planning and related applications in accordance with the Authority’s aims of approving quality development quickly.
* Carry out statutory and informal consultations and advertise applications, including site notices.
* Informal consultation and negotiation with applicants, developers and other public and professional bodies.
* Prepare Committee and Delegated reports on planning and related applications.
* Provide advice to the public on planning and related applications.
* Negotiate the delivery of planning obligations in accordance with National and Local policies as defined in the development plan and SPGs.
* Process planning appeals, including preparation of appeal statements, attendance at site visits and giving evidence at hearings and public inquiries.
* Ideal candidate will have: planning qualification to RTPI standard or working towards qualification or equivalent planning experience.
Qualifications
* A Planning qualification to RTPI standard, or working towards qualification or equivalent Planning experience.
* Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to customer care; ability to travel throughout the County Borough.
* Highly motivated and enthusiastic in delivering high-quality development quickly; able to work as part of a team or independently while managing a caseload; commitment to continual professional development.
* Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve work-life balance.
Benefits and working arrangements
* Competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution.
* Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
* Cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment.
* Purchase a new car through the Tusker salary sacrifice scheme.
* Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
How to apply
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job. For more information and to apply please visit www.npt.gov.uk/jobs
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language skills are not required for this post. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Government Administration
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