Senior Planning Officer/Planning Officer - Portsmouth, PO12BG, United KingdomJob Category: PlanningRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Civic Offices PortsmouthWorking Hours: 37Planning OfficerSalary: Band 7 £32,061 - £36,363 plus market supplement of £3,113 p.a. (subject to review)Senior Planning OfficerSalary: Band 8 £36,363 - £39,151 plus market supplement of £4,373 p.a. (subject to review)Why work for us?We are looking for a Planning Officer or a Senior Planning Officer to join our service. This is a full time, permanent role based at the Civic Offices, here in Portsmouth. We offer hybrid working where 2 days will be office based.This is an exciting time to come and join our Service, we are busy with major infrastructure projects across the city and you will be part of the team that will be unlocking housing and regeneration opportunities to shape the future of Portsmouth. Please indicate in your personal statement which role you are applying for. Your new roleYou will be responsible for dealing with planning proposals and associated appeals, as well as providing guidance and advice to a wide range of customers inside and outside of the organisation. You will be part of a team that will deliver a responsive development management service focused on delivering sustainable development and growth within Portsmouth.The team is committed to delivering a responsive customer-focused service that brings forward sustainable development that meets the housing and employment needs of the City.Who is the person summary: To apply for the Senior Planning Officer role you must have:Essential:An appropriate post graduate qualification (e.g accredited by the RTPI), and demonstration of continuous professional development post qualification Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) — this is essentialFor both roles you will also need:Solid knowledge of planning legislation and experience working within Development ManagementA proven track record of handling development proposals successfully, including major applicationsStrong communication, negotiation and influencing skillsThe ability to lead on complex planning matters and support others in the teamAn understanding of local government, political sensitivities, and the role planning plays in delivering regenerationExperience in enforcement and a problem‑solving, proactive approach to workConfidence engaging with customers and partners, providing clear and accurate professional adviceFor the full details, please review the relevant job profile attached below.About Portsmouth City CouncilPortsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behavioursAdditional informationIf you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Nick Lloyd-Davies: email: Nick.Lloyd-Davies@portsmouthcc.gov.ukPlease indicate in your personal statement which role you are applying for. Our recruitment processFull information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portalPlease ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office minimum 2 days a week (pro rata for part time), this remains flexible, depending on the role and subject to business needs.In the personal statement, you must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be shortlisted. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portalYou will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council