Job Description Job Reference: 25/RP/10 Job Title: Planning - Student/Graduate Placement Duration:Temporary; 12 months Reportsto: Planning Assistant Responsible to: Senior Planning Officer Location: StruleHouse,OmaghorCountyBuildings,Enniskillen. However, the post holder will be expected to travel across the district to meet the needs and requirements of the post. Hours of work: 30 hours per week (Monday Thursday). Salary: SCP 3; £24,027 per annum (pro rata); £12.45 per hour Main Purpose of the Scheme TosupportthewiderworkofthePlanningteamwithafocusonsupportingthedeliveryofthe Councils responsibilities and statutory functions in respect of Planning. Assistinthepreparationofdevelopmentplans,proposalsforConservationAreas,town centreandotherstudies,supplementaryplanningguidanceandcarryoutresearchand survey work, analysis and report writing in relation to the Local Development Plan. The processing of planning applications, Certificates of Lawful Development and other statutory consents in accordance with the Councils policies and procedures. The scheme will offer participants the opportunity to gain experience and training within the Planning function of the Council. Participants should view this as a stepping stone in their career. Participants will benefit from being delegated responsibility from the outset, in addition to being offered an opportunity to gain real hands-on experience and develop a broad understanding of the work of the Council, as well as support in building key employment skills. Application forms must be returned not later than 12.00 noon on Friday 1 August 2025. MainDuties and Responsibilities Assistinthepreparationofdevelopmentplans,proposalsforConservationAreas,town centreandotherstudies,supplementaryplanningguidanceandcarryoutresearchand survey work, analysis and report writing in relation to the Local Development Plan. Theprocessingof,andrecommendationon,planningapplications,CertificatesofLawful DevelopmentandotherstatutoryconsentsinaccordancewiththeCouncilspoliciesand procedures. Organisingandundertakingsitevisitsandsitemeetings;writingupassociatedreports, giving professional advice at development management group meetings and at other meetings, as required. Thepreparationofmaterialfor,andattendanceat,planningappeals,inquiriesand independent examinations. Monitoring planning decisions and investigating suspected cases of unauthorised developmentandrepresentingtheCouncilintheserviceofenforcementnoticesand acting as a witness at court and enforcement appeals. Communication and liaising with the public, elected representatives and other internal/externalstakeholders-facetoface,bycorrespondence,telephoneand electronic communication. Using the Councils IT systems and software, including Geographical Information System (GIS) to seek, organise, evaluate and communicate information effectively. Supervisingsupportstaff(ifappropriate). Ensuringthatallinformationpertainingtoplanningapplicationsanddocumentationis kept in a safe and confidential manner. Keep up to date with current professional and technical practices and respond to changingteamresponsibilitiesarisingfromchangesinlegislation,goodpracticeand other service pressures ContributeandhelpdeliverServicePlans,CorporatePlans/RiskRegistersandany Improvement Projects and Initiatives ongoing or required by the Council. Other duties as directed by the Senior Planning Officer or other Senior Officer. General: Comply fully with all Health and Safety at Work legislation in accordance with the Councils Health and Safety at Work policy and all associated procedures and guidance. Comply with all the Councils Policies and Procedures including the Employee Code of Conduct and the Employee and Councillor Working Relationship Protocol. Comply with employee responsibility in relation to all records held, created, or used as part of the Councils business. All records, paper or electronic, are public records and accessiblebythepublic,withlimitedexceptions,undertheFreedomofInformationAct 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, and the Data Protection Act 2018 Workonowninitiative,dealwithandresolveissuesusingpersonalandprofessional judgement and imagination, and judge when to seek guidance. Undertake the duties of the post at all times in a manner that enhances and promotes the positive image of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. To promote the Councils equal opportunities policies and avoid all forms of discrimination as an employer and a service provider. ToimplementallFinancialandProcurementpoliciesandprocedures. Keep up to date with learning and development opportunities to ensure adequately equipped with the necessary skills and abilities to effectively undertake their roles within the Council. The postholder should be aware that the responsibilities of the post may be subject to change to meet the needs of the Council. The Council, therefore, reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of responsibilities. The postholder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation Person Specification EssentialCriteria Availabletocommencethe12monthsplacementfrom1 September2025(or earlier with agreement by the Council) A recent graduate (within the last 24 months) having achieved a degree or equivalentlevelqualificationinarelevantdisciplinee.g.Town&CountryPlanning or Environmental Planning Or currentlyundertakingarelevantdegreerelatingtoplanningwhereaplacement year is an element of the course of study. CompetenceintheuseofMicrosoftOfficepackagesincludingWord,Exceland email Goodoralandwrittencommunicationskills includingtheabilitytocommunicate effectively with members of the public Access to a form of transport to carry out the duties of the post BehaviouralCompetencies Level:Operational Sustainability HowWeManageOurselves-MeetingCustomerNeeds: Establishesneedsofcustomersandstrivestoensurethesearemet Engagement&Involvement HowWeManageOurselves-CommunicatingwithImpact: Presentsapositiveimagebycommunicatingeffectively,beingresilientandtreatingpeoplefairly. Integrity HowWeManageOurselves-Managingyourownwork: Plans,structuresandprioritisesownworktoachieveoptimumresults. Respect for diversity and equality underpins the core competencies for this post. Employment of People with Convictions: TheCouncilspolicyonEmploymentofPeoplewithConvictions;andACodeofPracticeisavailable to all applicants to download under related documents. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council complies fully with Access NIs Code of Practice regarding the correct handling, use, storage retention and disposal of Disclosure Applications and Disclosure information. We also comply fully with our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)andotherrelevantlegislationpertainingtothesafehandling,storage,retentionanddisposal of Disclosure information. Access NI Code of Practice can be obtained from Oncetheretentionperiodhaselapsed,theHRservicewillensurethatanydisclosureinformationis immediately destroyed by secure means. Access NI have published a Privacy Notice on the DepartmentofJusticewebsite whichcanbefound at privacy General: The appointment will be subject to: Satisfactoryreferencesfromtworeferees(oneofwhichshouldbefromthepresentor previous employer). ThetermsandconditionsofemploymentofFermanaghandOmaghDistrictCouncil. Asatisfactorystandardofattendance,conductandperformanceincarryingouttheduties of the post. Thesatisfactorycompletionofaprobationaryperiodofsixmonthswithaninterimperiodof three months. ThetermsoftheNorthernIrelandLocalGovernmentPensionScheme. Theproductionofevidenceofeducationaland/orprofessionalqualificationsaslistedon the Application Form. A medical report by the Councils Medical Examiner which confirms fitness for employment in the position. Application forms must be returned not later than 12noononFriday1August2025.