Overview
Contract: Permanent
Salary: HC06 - HC07 £28,142- £36,363
Hours: 37
Location: Hereford
Closing Date: Monday 15th September
Provisional Interview date: Friday 26th September
We are looking to recruit an ambitious planner seeking to further their experience within Development Management and take their career to the next level. This opportunity arises in response to a vacancy and will suit a recent Graduate or someone already working in Planning or a related field who is looking for further experience. The successful candidate will be based within one of the two area teams and the role will involve you in a wide range of householder and smaller scale planning (and associated) applications.
Responsibilities
* Work within the two area teams and be involved in a wide range of householder and smaller-scale planning (and related) applications.
* Deal with casework in Herefordshire countryside as well as the city of Hereford and surrounding market towns and villages.
* Support the transformation of service delivery and contribute to shaping a sustainable future for Herefordshire as the Council continues the Core Strategy review.
Qualifications
* Degree in Planning or a related degree and eligibility for future membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
* Ability to drive around the county.
* Willingness to engage in ongoing career development.
Benefits
* Pension - Pension scheme enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Generous Annual Leave - 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays; ability to purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
* Flexible working - flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working.
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access to support and counselling.
* Payment of professional membership fees.
* Pick your perks – access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, including savings, cash back and discounts.
We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
Selection
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: those who indicate they have a disability (Disability Confident scheme); those who indicate service in the Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or as a veteran or their families (Armed Forces Covenant); those who indicate they are a Herefordshire care leaver (supporting young people leaving care).
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role. To apply, submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.
The Council plan sets out how we will contribute to a better Herefordshire; see the plan for more information.
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