Senior Planning Officer

3 months ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

**Senior Planner**

**Grade K**

**About the role.**

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planning Officer within the Spatial Planning team.

We are at an early stage in next review of the Local Plan - following the adoption of Making Spaces for Growing Places, a site allocations plan, in February 2021, which sits under the Joint Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan (adopted in March 2015). You will join us as work progresses on this, along with other planning documents and evidence. We have also commenced consultation on a future Plan to 2045 for Gateshead.

You will play a key role in helping to influence and shape our Local Plan documents and development in Gateshead. You will oversee key aspects of Local Plan policy and evidence, including playing a lead role in progressing the MetroGreen Area Action Plan and employment land evidence.

You must have a high Level of technical competence alongside good negotiation and report writing skills, and with a strong customer focus. It is essential that you are computer literate with a commitment to, and knowledge and experience of, new digital approaches to Planning.

Please take a look at the full job profile. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria.

**A bit about Gateshead Council**

We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

**What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights**
- You’ll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
- We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
- You’ll get a generous annual leave package of 26 days annual leave (plus two statutory days) for new employees, rising to 30 days (plus 2 statutory days) after 5 years continuous local government service.
- You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
- You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
- We’ll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

**You must have knowledge and experience of **
- Spatial Planning legislation and plan preparation processes including Local Plan consultation and 4 years experience
- Preparing/presenting information, including evidence for Local Plan examination
- Commissioning studies and procurement processes
- Working on own initiative and as part of a team
- Monitoring, negotiating, presentations and report writing
- IT and digital planning skills
- Supervising members of staff
- Spatial Planning legislation and procedure including planning reforms and best practice.
- Monitoring, IT and digital planning
- Good presentation, negotiation and report writing skills.

**You must have the following qualifications.**
- A degree in Town Planning, Geography or equivalent
- A willingness to undertake any additional corporate training as required.

**It’s time to apply


  • Planning Officer

    3 months ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

    **Planning Officer** **Scale E to J** (Full Time - 37 hours per week) **About the role.** An opportunity has arisen for a Planning Officer within the Spatial Planning team. We are at an early stage in next review of the Local Plan - following the adoption of Making Spaces for Growing Places, a site allocations plan, in February 2021, which sits under...

  • Planning Officer

    3 months ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

    **Planning Officer** **Scale E to J** (Part Time - 22 hours per week) **About the role.** An opportunity has arisen for a Planning Officer within the Spatial Planning team. We are at an early stage in next review of the Local Plan - following the adoption of Making Spaces for Growing Places, a site allocations plan, in February 2021, which sits under...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited Full time

    Transport/Senior Transport PlannerRetrack Personnel Holdings Limited is actively seeking a Transport/Senior Transport Planner to enhance their growing consultancy. This firm specializes in delivering comprehensive transport planning solutions to both public and private sector clients across the country.Key Responsibilities:Develop Transport Assessments and...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Bloom Procurement Services Full time

    **Procurement Manager, Remote** **Benefits** - Salary + company bonus scheme - Learning and development opportunities - Monday to Friday, flexible working - Hybrid working - Gateshead based. - 25 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays and you can also buy up to 5 days, paid back over 12 months (Pro-rata), when you reach 2 years’ service this will rise to 26...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

    Education, Schools and Inclusion Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service (SEND) Senior SEND Quality Assurance Officer - Permanent This new post has been created within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service. The post is based at the Gateshead Civic Centre. The SEND Service supports the assessment, quality assurance, monitoring...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited Full time

    Transport Planning ConsultantRetrack Personnel Holdings Limited is looking for a Transport Planning Consultant to enhance their team. This role is crucial as the company expands its services in the transport planning sector, catering to both public and private clients across the nation.Key Responsibilities:Develop Transport Assessments and StatementsOversee...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited Full time

    Transport Planning ConsultantRetrack Personnel Holdings Limited is actively seeking a Transport Planning Consultant to enhance their expanding consultancy services. This role focuses on delivering expert transport planning solutions to a diverse range of clients in both the public and private sectors across the UK.Key Responsibilities:Develop comprehensive...

  • Personal Tax Senior

    3 months ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Bryony Gibson Consulting Full time

    £30-35,000pa DOE plus bonus Full-time BGC-2232-TX Permanent - Public Practice - Tax - Gateshead A perfect opportunity for a Personal Tax Senior looking for progression over a period of time to gain a mix of compliance and advisory work. Based close to Gateshead this modern accounting and tax practice are seeking a Personal Tax Senior to support a team with...

  • Procurement Officer

    3 months ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom QE Facilities Full time

    Recognise how own job tasks align with the vision/business and work plans. Develop a strong culture of teamwork share best practice and collaborate with all. Identify services that would increase the efficiency of those you support and take action. Participate in development and team building events to enable efficiencies. Mentor and train new staff and...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

    **We’re looking for a Senior Activity Based Care Officer, Interested?** Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking...

  • Procurement Officer

    3 months ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom QE Facilities Full time

    An exciting opportunity for a buyer or senior buyer looking to step into a more strategic role within the exisiting procurement function. The role is working within our estates, leasing and maintenance team and deal with day to issues aswell as looking startegically to ensure that we contract with the right suppliers that deliver the best overall total value...


  • Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Graphic Packaging International - Europe Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Production Planning SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Production Planning Specialist to join our team at Graphic Packaging International - Europe. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for organizing production plans according to demand and quality standards.Key...


  • Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Graphic Packaging International - Europe Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Production Planning SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Production Planning Specialist to join our team at Graphic Packaging International - Europe. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for organizing production plans according to demand and quality standards.Key...


  • Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Graphic Packaging International - Europe Full time

    Job DescriptionAt Graphic Packaging International - Europe, we are a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products.We are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our...


  • Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Graphic Packaging International - Europe Full time

    Job DescriptionAt Graphic Packaging International - Europe, we are a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products.We are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated person to work for the Information Governance (IG) Team, as the Information Governance Officer. This role supports the work of the IG and Information Security Manager in delivering the information governance aspects of the IG and Information Security work programme. This post is instrumental in...

  • Improvement Officer

    3 months ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

    Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what...


  • Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Graphic Packaging International - Europe Full time

    Job DescriptionAt Graphic Packaging International - Europe, we are a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products.We are committed to being environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we...

  • Finance Officer

    3 months ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom St Chads Community Project Full time

    A financial planning and analysis role responsible for the delivery of financial management, ensuring that monthly income & expenditure reports, budgets & forecasts, and returns, are timely, accurate and robust. To operate, maintain and develop the charity’s accounting procedures and systems, in co-operation with the board of trustees and CEO, ensuring...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

    **IRO/ Conference Chair** **12 month fixed term. (Maternity cover)** **Grade L** We are currently looking for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer/Conference Chair. This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Whilst there can be some flexible working arrangements, the expectation will be that you can be office based,...