Following an internal promotion, we are now recruiting for a Planner – Planning Development. In this role, you will deal with a full range of activities including pre-application enquiries, applications of all types and scale, and appeals within a District with a diverse range of planning issues. Geographically Newark and Sherwood is the largest District in Nottinghamshire, incorporating the centres of Newark, Southwell and Ollerton, together with large rural areas. The planning department deals with schemes ranging from large urban extensions (3000 houses and associated infrastructure), employment and retail developments, flood risk issues, schemes for gypsy and traveller provision, and protecting the area’s important heritage. We offer a competitive salary, enrolment in the local government pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days per annum and increasing with service, free car parking, a whole host of family-friendly benefits, flexi-time, hybrid working, 1 days’ paid volunteering leave, a health cashback plan, access to an employee benefits platform, and £10/month membership at one of our four gyms in the district. We are a dynamic and progressive planning authority with the first Core Strategy and Allocations DPDs in Nottinghamshire, the first Community Infrastructure Levy in England, and a programme to deliver growth in the context of a fantastic historic and natural environment. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of dealing with a wide range of planning applications, be educated to degree level, have the ability to engage positively with applicants and/or their agents, and be able to negotiate on planning proposals. Please note that, if you are part qualified or newer to your career in Planning, we may still consider your application if you meet the other essential criteria as outlined in the job description / person specification. In this case, consideration may be given to appointing to our Trainee Planner role and the job description / salary would be reflective of this. In this case, we may support you to complete your studies. For an informal chat, or more information, please contact Oliver Scott (Assistant Business Manager – Planning Development) or Lisa Hughes (Business Manager – Planning Development) at oliver.scottnewark-sherwooddc.gov.uk / lisa.hughesnewark-sherwooddc.gov.uk Applications must be submitted through Newark and Sherwood District Council’s iTrent web recruitment portal. Your application should address the essential criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification document. Applicants are also encouraged to set out how they meet any relevant desirable criteria. Closing Date: Monday 27 May 2024 Interview: 4 th and 5 th June 2024 As an employer, we promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce. Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare a disability (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed an interview provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specification on their application form. Free staff parking is valid until 31 July 2024