Major Projects Planner (Hybrid) needed in Addlestone, £28.26ph PAYE - OR20163 1 day a week in the office To be responsible case officer and lead on planning applications of substantial complexity. Any other cases as required. 2. To assist the Development Manager as required in the determination and progression of defined planning applications in accordance with the delegation procedure. 3. As and when required by the Development Manager to provide mentoring/supervision/support to more junior officers on more complex and sensitive cases and applications. 4. To advise Elected Members, staff, applicants, professional agents and the general public on planning issues and other matters within team remit and wider service. 5. To assist the Development Manager in the supervision and delivery of consistently high quality reports and recommendations on applications and planning matters to the Planning Committee. 6. To attend and present recommendations on planning matters to the Planning Committee if so required. 7. When necessary to assist the Development Manager in the co-ordination, supervision, completion and submission of high quality appeals statements and evidence by all Officers within the appropriate timescales. 8. To prepare written statements and proofs of evidence for appeals, attending Informal Hearings and Public Inquiries as an expert planning witness, particularly in relation to cases that free up service capacity. 9. To keep up-to-date and advise staff on current legislation and procedures affecting the Planning function. 10. Any other duties and responsibilities that may be reasonably allocated by the CHPEBE or Development Manager as necessary. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.