Who You Are You are a dedicated professional with a strong interest in urban planning and a commitment to public service. Whether starting your career or advancing, you bring a positive attitude and a readiness to deliver high standards of service. You're adept at working independently, understand the importance of community engagement, and are eager to support strategic initiatives for the borough's development. What the Job Involves The Planner role supports the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure team by engaging in development management, planning enforcement, and spatial planning activities. You will handle planning applications, appeals, and enforcement, as well as contribute to planning policies and guidelines. Working within a networked organization, you will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure service objectives are met, participate in public engagement initiatives, and support continuous improvement aligned with the Council's Corporate Plan. Skills Understanding of town planning processes and regulations Project management and effective time prioritization Ability to engage with and advise stakeholders and the public Experience in preparing professional reports and documents Excellent communication and negotiation skills Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion practices Proficiency with digital tools and new technologies Strong analytical and decision-making abilities Capability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team