Principal Planner Kingston Contract £32.16 per hour PAYE or £42.14 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Principal Planner. Principal Planning Officer (Development Management) to undertake work relating to Thames Water Project The purpose of this role is to support the operational needs and delivery outcomes of the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure team, which includes the functions of: Development Management, Planning Enforcement and Spatial Planning. The role can include all aspects of development management and spatial planning work including: planning applications; appeals; enforcement; area-based planning strategies; planning briefs; project work; the preparation and monitoring of the Local Development Framework, supplementary planning guidance and other policies; and helping the public take part in planning and support initiatives such as co-design. The role reports directly to an assigned Lead Officer. Key activities Customer ● Working closely with colleagues in the Contact Centre and other services, deliver excellent levels of customer services for the benefits of local communities and the reputation of the Council. ● Support and facilitate senior officers as they seek to respond to complaints from members of the public, residents groups, the Local Government Ombudsman and Councillors arising from the post holder’s casework. Version (Draft 18.07.2019) ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES - ROLE PROFILE Performance ● Works with manager to agree performance objectives ● Plans and prioritises own work to meet deadlines ● Contributes ideas to support the development and then fulfillment of team service plan Partners ● Builds strong internal and external working partnerships to enable the service to be delivered in an outcome-focused and efficient way. ● Supports Kingston’s commitment to community cohesion and valuing diversity and social inclusion. Core Competencies ● Self management and employing self-awareness, self confidence, self-control, self-knowledge, personal reflection, resilience and determination to work positively with customers, stakeholders, Councillors and colleagues. Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Core Competency Framework. ● [For Principal Planner role] As a manager within the service the postholder will also have to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Management Competency Framework. Digital/New Ways of Working PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise. The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer