Senior Planning Officer needed in Bradford, £45ph PAYE - Reference: 5275103 You will ideally have: Five years experience in Planning to include three years, within the last five years, in development management /development control. Experience of presenting planning proposals to public meetings and/or Planning Panels/ Committees. Experience of presenting evidence at Informal Hearings 1. To be one of the team of Case Officers processing Major Planning Applications at all stages of the planning process, in order to promote and encourage appropriate development and regeneration within all areas of the district. Working positively and proactively and exercising problem solving skills where required so that key planning schemes reach positive outcomes. 2. With minimum supervision apply a high level of professional judgement to prepare reports, including making recommendations on major planning applications, appeals and development proposals, including those of a complex and contentious nature, and to ensure that service and best value targets are met. 3. Prepare the Client's case for planning appeals, to be the sole representative of the Client at informal hearings, to visit the site with the investigating Planning Inspector 4. Determine planning applications and make other planning decisions in accordance with the Client’s latest Scheme of Delegation of Planning Decisions. 5. Attend the Area Planning Panels, the Regulatory and Appeals Committee, and any other committee as appropriate and present items in support of or in the absence of the Major Developments Manager or Area Planning Manager as appropriate. 6. To advise on pre-application advice submissions. 7. To deal with correspondence and planning enquiries from Members of Parliament, Members, the private sector and the general public, especially on major development schemes, and within agreed deadlines. To exercise a high level of political sensitivity in the processing and presenting of major and other contentious planning applications and related work. 8. Provide advice to and work proactively with the general public and other professional groups, organisations and individuals on the necessity for planning permission, and exercise creative judgement upon the likelihood of a proposal receiving support, thereby promoting a positive public image of the Client. Effectively communicate and engage with key stakeholders, other individuals and groups to guide and promote investment and other development opportunities within the district. 9. Operate the requirements of Freedom of Information regarding the availability of documents to the general public and to have responsibility for confidential information within the Planning Service. 10. Exercise creative judgement in ensuring the promotion of a good public image on Client policy, including the pursuit of liaison with minority groups and the promotion of the Equality standard. This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.