Markdown Job Description: Planner Who You Are The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in an agile and networked organization, supporting continuous improvement within a constructive organizational culture. You possess the ability to work collaboratively with officers and across the council and partners on various professional activities and projects. You are committed to providing high-quality service, promoting community cohesion, and valuing diversity and inclusion. What the Job Involves As a planner, you will support the operational needs and delivery outcomes of the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure team, including Development Management, Planning Enforcement, and Spatial Planning. Responsibilities include processing planning applications, managing appeals and enforcement cases, contributing to planning strategies, preparing reports and policies, and engaging the public in planning initiatives. You will be expected to deliver excellent customer service, build strong working partnerships, support digital work methods, and demonstrate strong commitment to professional development and learning. Skills Strong planning and organizational skills Excellent communication and customer service abilities Ability to build strong internal and external partnerships Eagerness to embrace new technologies Commitment to equality, diversity, and community engagement Professional planning qualification (RTPI accredited) is desirable Experience in development management, policy, or enforcement Ability to process a wide range of planning work with minimal supervision Aptitude for producing clear and comprehensive reports Demonstrated ability to achieve performance targets