Senior Planning Officer

7 months ago


Northampton, United Kingdom OWOA Full time

**Senior Planning Officer**

**Role Overview**:
**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide planning advice, negotiate improvements, propose solutions, and negotiate and agree on S106 Contributions concerning physical development proposals, particularly major schemes, to various stakeholders.
- Offer advice and assistance in the preparation of Local Development Documents, Supplementary Planning Documents, etc., including attendance at public meetings.
- Prepare written submissions and act as an expert witness at planning appeal hearings and inquiries as required.
- Prepare and present reports at the Development Control Committee.
- Liaise with other council officers, members, and external bodies to achieve desired outcomes and address customer needs.
- Assist the Principal Planner in driving continuous improvement in Development Control services through best practices and innovation.
- Utilize IT and office practices efficiently in delivering Planning Services.
- Maintain professional competence through continuous professional development and disseminate knowledge to colleagues.
- Represent the Principal Planner at meetings with Officers of other Local Authorities or stakeholders.
- Assist in supervising subordinate staff and checking their work as directed by the Principal Planner.
- Perform other reasonable duties within the job's overall purpose as directed.

**Additional Information / Local Agreements**:

- Willingness to attend evening meetings as required.
- Must be willing to travel.
- Must hold a valid driving license.

**Person Specification**:
**Education / Qualifications**:

- Degree or Diploma in Town Planning or relevant field (E)
- Relevant professional qualifications such as RTPI/PICS (E)

**Skills / Experience**:

- Proficiency in planning ICT software
- Concise and accurate report writing skills, particularly for major development sites
- Experience with Project/Programme Management techniques for major development projects
- Ability to communicate improvement ideas and develop proposals
- Well-organized with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to exercise technical/professional skills in a political environment with sensitivity and practicality
- Excellent presentation skills
- Proficient time management skills

**Miscellaneous**:

- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Business-focused with a customer-centric approach
- Team player, self-motivated, and able to work with minimum supervision
- Effective stakeholder management skills with a positive and helpful attitude
- Committed to improving the built environment through planning services
- Car user with vehicle available for work
- Able to attend meetings or occasionally work outside office hours

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £32.31-£42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Town Planning: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Northampton (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Northampton: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NNC16841



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