Planning Officer

2 weeks ago


Elgin, United Kingdom Moray Council Full time
Job Description

To provide professional advice and undertake projects relating to the preparation, implementation, monitoring, review and delivery of the Local Development Plan, corporate plans, strategies and initiatives. To undertake work in relation to the provisions of the emerging National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 and associated Regulations.

 

Requirements

To assist in the preparation and review of the Local Development Plan addressing the provisions of the Planning Act, emerging Regulations and NPF4.

To assist in the preparation, monitoring, review and implementation of plans, strategies and initiatives being undertaken by the Council and its Community Planning Partners. To assist in developing and implementing policies and proposals contained in the Local Development Plan.

To develop and implement policies and proposals contained in the Local Development Plan.

To develop and implement special projects, in particular town centre regeneration and environmental projects and assist in identifying funding streams to deliver proposals.

To contribute to the effectiveness of the Service.

 

The Individual

Knowledge of the Local Development Plan process

Knowledge of Scottish Planning Policy, Planning Act (Scotland) 2019 and emerging NPF4

A degree or diploma in planning or a related discipline or with relevant work experience or a good knowledge of planning policy procedures

Excellent level of accuracy in work

Excellent report writing

Ability to analyse policy issues

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to deliver projects

Knowledge and experience of various software packages, including Word, Excel and Access

Ability to contribute effectively to meetings and present at Planning and Regulatory Services Committee

Ability to organise, prioritise and work to deadlines

Strong customer care skills and focus Self confident and self motivated

Ability to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service, due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van

Ability to interpret and apply Planning Legislation and Policies, and use judgement

A commitment to deliver quality services to agreed standards

Ability to work effectively in a team, contribute to a team and show initiative to work on your own with minimum supervision

Ability to relate well to customers and other professionals

Ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with people who may not agree with decisions made

Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible and corporate approach is required

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Ability to make site visits when required including accessing restricted spaces

Ability to work in an open plan office

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements

 

Previous applicants need not apply.

 

Closing Date: 20 September 2024

Starting Salary: £32176.95 (bottom of the career grade)

£17.07 - £24.26 per hour

36.25 hours per week

Interviews to be held - TBC

For further information contact: Gary Templeton, gary.templeton@moray.gov.uk

 


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