Senior Planning Officer (Development Management, Minerals and Waste)
Location: Penrith, Kendal and Eden
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
Would you like to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the country?
Westmorland and Furness Council is a new unitary Council combining Barrow-in-Furness, Eden and South Lakeland districts. The new Council planning area is adjacent to two national parks, including the stunning Lake District National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as western parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The national parks offer a rich tapestry of lakes, mountains and countryside, which offer extensive outdoor opportunities, whilst the towns and villages brim with local character. With friendly communities, low crime rate, cultural attractions and stunning locations Westmorland and Furness Council makes an attractive proposition for one and all.
Who we are looking for…
Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to recruit a Senior Planning Officer within the Development Management service area to work on minerals and waste applications and site monitoring. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a caseload of minerals and waste planning applications and appeals, meeting national performance targets, and supporting continuous improvements to the overall service. Monitoring of minerals and waste sites would also be carried out. Attending the Area and Strategic Planning committees to present applications will also be required along with attendance at committee site visits.
As a Senior Planning Officer you will assist the Leader, Minerals and Waste to deliver the Councils Development Management minerals and waste (DM) function.
The successful candidate will need to possess a relevant degree or qualification and have previous relevant experience processing minerals and waste applications. They will require good IT skills and have the ability to research case law and good practice in the further development of this area of work.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Nick Howard, Senior Development Manager, via email Nick.Howard@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk to arrange an informal conversation.
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