Senior Planning Consultant

4 weeks ago

Lichfield, United Kingdom Lichfield West Midlands Traded Services Limited Full time
We’re LWMTS, a company wholly owned by Lichfield District Council. A local authority in the Heart of England that provides local services to over 100,000 residents. Our District is a beautiful place to live and work, with its historic city centre which has the impressive Lichfield Cathedral and is the birthplace of Samuel Johnson.

Our organisation is ambitious, innovative, and highly driven to be the best in all that we do. We want to further this growth potential in all key areas of the business by hiring great people. In return, we can build stronger foundations, provide quality services, and help support our company objectives longer term. Be part of our growing team and amazing culture.

THE ROLEnWe have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Senior Planning Consultant with a strong commercial background to join our ambitious team at LWMTS. Working closely with Artemis Christophi, a Nationally recognised and Award-winning senior planning executive, no two days will be the same, as you’ll be busy working on a range of interesting and diverse planning applications. Lichfield has a vast and varied landscape offering exciting challenges, regeneration, and growth opportunities.

JOB PURPOSEnTo support and process specific major developments within LWMTS (Lichfield West Midlands Trading Services) on behalf of Lichfield District Council. This includes delivering pre-application advice, the drafting and implementation of planning performance agreements, the assessment of major planning applications and the management of appeals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESnManage and process major planning applications, particularly those of a complex nature.nContribute on negotiating and seeking resolution where required.nContribute to the negotiation of Section 106 and CIL Obligations.nContribute to planning appeals work.nAdvise and guide developers on local development opportunities through the pre-app and planning performance agreement processes.nContribute to planning appeals work, including the co-ordination of appeal work.nPlay a key role in the production and review of planning procedures and protocols.nRepresent the council at liaison groups, corporate working groups, inter-council working groups and public consultation meetings, as required.nContribute to the planning policy and service improvement/transformation reports to the council’s cabinet and any other relevant committees.nProvide supervision, mentoring and training to other members of the major projects team and wider team.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEnDegree or Diploma in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.nExtensive knowledge and experience in Development Management and/or planning policy, including the processing of significantly major planning applications.nNegotiations involving Section 106 Planning and CIL Obligations.nKnowledge & understanding of planning/environmental law & procedures.nAn ability to analyse problems and provide viable solutions.nAn effective team leader able to demonstrate an understanding of team leadership qualities.nCapable of taking projects from concept to completion.nExcellent reporting skills with ability to write clearly and concisely.nExcellent presentational skills.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURSnCommercial and project management experience.nTarget driven and confident.nPeople skills – client liaison and communication are key.nExcellent organisational and time management skills.nStrong communication skills, both written and verbal.nAbility to ensure targets and deadlines are met.nA positive and proactive attitude.nAbility to adapt quickly.nAttention to detail.nFull driving license and access to car.

NOTE:nAll offers of employment are conditional offer subject to satisfactory clearances which include:nTwo satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of employment.nEvidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom; and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if applicable.

WHAT NEXT?nTo be considered for this exciting new opportunity, please send your

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If you need any support with completing your application, or any part of the recruitment process, please contact so that we can discuss reasonable adjustments.nWe look forward to hearing from you.

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