Carrington West are assisting a South Coast based local authority in the search for a Principal Planning Officer (Development Management) to join on an initial 6 month contract (Then rolling).
Main Purposes
-To process and determine a caseload of major planning applications and process any subsequent appeals that may arise, including giving evidence at public inquiries.
-To develop and maintain a good working relationship with Members and all of our customers.
-Be the Council's adviser on planning applications, pre- application advice, and planning appeals.
-Ensure the achievement of goals and targets in line with the Development Management Service Plan.
Accountabilities
1.To discharge the duties of the post in accordance with the Council's Service Charters and DM Service Plan.
2.To consider and determine planning applications, to be issued under delegated powers in the absence of the Head of Development Management
3.To deliver planning officer reports and recommendations to delegated and to planning committee that are of good standard, consistent, meet legal requirements and accord with planning policy at local and national levels.
4.Working with all staff to ensure a good working relationship with Members, our customers and other stakeholders and the service is responsive to customer needs.
5.To resolve problems and issues arising from the Development Management function through the use of innovative solutions as appropriate.
6.To deal direct with and advise elected Council Members on DM matters.
7.To act as DM adviser for all other Council services
8.To assist in considering, investigating and responding to formal complaints in accordance with the Council's procedures.
Experience in a similar position is necessary. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
Carrington West Pay Rate - Approx £60per/hour (DOE)
Job Ref - 61316
Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
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