Job Advert
Salary: Grade 9, (£25,539 - £31,645 per annum)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Place of Work: Dereham (remote-enabled)
Basis: 3-year fixed term
Would you like a job where what you do:
* Makes a difference to the communities within Breckland.
* Allows you to shape the environment within which you and the residents of Breckland live, work and play.
* Creates opportunities to learn and grow within a close team to develop your experience and expertise.
We are seeking a Graduate Development Management Planner to work as part of a team of development management specialists helping deliver an effective and efficient planning service through the determination of a varied caseload of planning applications ranging from householders to major development proposals.
We regulate the use of land in the public interest. Providing a framework for the delivery of sustainable homes and jobs for Breckland residents in the long term.
You will:
Manage a personal caseload of Planning applications including:
* Assessment of the need for planning permission/permitted development
* Pre-application assessments
* Planning applications, predominantly householder and those considered to be minor in nature to include prior approvals
* Appeals primarily relating to householder developments and other minor applications
* To attend Planning Committee and present applications, as required
* To attend Chairmans Panel and present applications, as required
* To provide support and assistance to colleagues within the Planning Enforcement and Technical Support Teams, as required
* To keep up to date with current legislation and policy changes
* To deal with all aspects of the Development Management processes to include site visits, consultations and negotiations
* To provide timely, well written reports and recommendations to the managers of the development management and enforcement teams
* To provide professional advice on planning matters to clients, the public, Members of the Council, and others, as necessary
* To ensure excellent customer service to all our customers by phone, e-mail and face to face
* Have good communication skills and ability to work with limited supervision on tasks
* Comply with Health and Safety rules for the safety of yourself and others
* Provide support to the Planning Committee Usher (with Planning Committee and Chairman's Panel), as necessary in the preparation of the agenda/presentations, liaising with Elected Members, Planning Agents, Parish Councils and Members of the Public about speaking at Planning Committee and notifying people of the applications that are being presented at Planning Committee.
* Provide support the Lead Officer with Appeals which will include Registration of Planning/Planning Enforcement Appeals, acting as liaison between the Council and the Planning Inspectorate, arranging hearings/inquiries including the booking of venue(s), informing interested parties and carrying out the administration at hearings/inquiries as required.
The above list is not meant to be an exhaustive range of tasks and responsibilities and is subject to change The precise nature of the work will depend on the post-holder's experience and potential. The job offers excellent experience for an enthusiastic and ambitious person aspiring to a career in planning.
About you:
The right candidate will have the following characteristics.
Collaborative
* I look for ways to work in partnership and listen supportively to the ideas of others, building on their ideas, while sharing my views and knowledge.
* I recognise the skills, talent and experience of others and reach out to them for their contribution and input
Ambitious
* I always ask myself 'How could we do this better?'
* I take ownership of change and help others to understand, adapt, implement, and embed it.
* I have an open mindset, take risks and explore new ways of doing things.
* I am a proud ambassador, taking pride and responsibility for the work we do and encouraging others to do the same.
Results-driven
* I make sure I am clear on what I need to achieve, keeping a focus on results and solutions.
* I am driven, showing courage and resilience even when things don't go to plan.
* I am flexible ensuring I provide the best possible service, wherever and whenever is best for the customer
Empowering
* I ask for help and support when needed
* I take responsibility if things don't go well, learning from it for my own and for the organisation's development
Supportive
* I treat others as I would want to be treated myself, ensuring that I am welcoming, friendly and approachable.
* I give time to colleagues who need help or support
* I treat everyone with kindness, dignity and respect, valuing their thoughts, background and experience
OK, I'm is it really the job for me?
As our Graduate Development Management Planner you will have:
* A degree in Town and Country Planning/another relevant Degree or experience working in a Planning environment
* A desire to work towards membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
* Some knowledge of current legislation relating to planning
* The ability to prioritise and manage a workload, and to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Local Authority
* The ability to deliver good customer service
* To be able to work under pressure to produce timely and high quality work
* The ability to work as a team player and support colleagues
* Hold a current driving licence and access to your own vehicle
We will encourage you to use your own initiative within a supportive framework to solve challenges and find solutions.
You will need to enjoy working with internal and external stakeholders and have experience of dealing with customers through various communication media.
Closing date: Midday, Thursday 30 October