Principal Development Officer
Thrapston Northampton
Contract
£43.56 per hour PAYE of £56 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Principal Development Officer
1 per week in the office
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Through a combination of dealing with a personal caseload, and through the direction and
oversight of junior officers and their caseload, to implement the policies and procedures of
the Council with regard to the management of development.
Ensure the timely processing of planning submissions and related activities such as appeals,
in accordance with national and local performance targets. To investigate, assess and take
appropriate action in respect of alleged breaches of planning control to safeguard the
environmental quality and amenities of North Northamptonshire, and maintain public
confidence in the planning system.
Supervise, mentor and/or
direct staff as required, including all aspects of performance
management and training and development needs.
Principal responsibilities
Generic:
1. Support senior colleagues and Managers in the Planning Service with all day-to-day
operations within the framework of delegated authority and operational guidelines.
2. Supervise, mentor and/or direct assigned staff, and deputise for the Lead Planning
officers in staffing matters as required.
3. Support the preparation and maintenance of Personal Development Plans,
performance appraisals and reviews for all assigned staff. Annually review job
descriptions and to ensure records are kept of all training and development undertaken
by staff within the team. Mentoring other team members and deputising for the Lead
Planning officers and Managers as required.
4. Ensuring the highest levels of customer service.
5. Support initiatives and all aspects of process improvement and systems review where
needed.
6. Take responsibility for personal development and continuous improvement to develop
a thorough understanding of current issues, processes, legislation or systems.
7. To maximise personal productivity, minimise errors and produce high quality and timely
work outputs.
8. Attendance at evening and weekend meetings/committees/exhibitions
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are an equal opportunities employer