Enquiries / Assistant Planning Officer

2 months ago

Abingdon, United Kingdom South Oxfordshire District Council Full time

**Salary and grade**: £23,468 - £27,408 per year, Grade 3, £27,408 - £32,069 per year, Grade 4
**Duration of role**: 12 Months fixed term
**Hours per week**: 37
**Location**: Hybrid Contracts (Work from home with hot desking available at the Abingdon office)

This is an entry level role to join our shared planning team at an exciting time in a busy and forward looking planning service. This role provides an opportunity to gain experience in different areas of the service including enforcement, policy, appeals and development management.

The successful applicant for this role will join the councils at an important time to help deliver the work of the policy team. The immediate focus will be to support communities which are preparing neighbourhood plans for many of our towns and villages. This will include advising them on correct procedure, ensuring that their plans are aligned with the districts' current and emerging development plans, and helping to manage the examination and adoption of neighbourhood plans. This post will also contribute to the progression of Local Plan work as required.

You'll need to be enthusiastic, dedicated, have a strong customer service ethos and be driven to achieve targets. If that sounds like you then this is the job for you.

**Main duties and responsibilities**:
assist in the production of documents making up the development plan.
research a variety of topics as part of the preparation of the development plan.
write briefs for consultants manage their contracts for specialist work and projects.
prepare consultation documents
Attend meetings (including evening meetings when requested).
assist in the preparation of neighbourhood plans and other policy documents.
present evidence supporting the Council's case at Examinations, Hearings and Public Inquiries.
provide professional advice and training on planning policy and development matters.
provide input into other Council policy documents where planning policy issues are involved.
assist in monitoring planning policies.
provide professional advice face to face, on the telephone and in writing.
deal with enforcement matters and carrying out associated duties as and when required.
undertake specific projects within the planning service (such as participating in continuous development).
carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade.

**In addition to achieve grade 4**

more complicated planning enforcement work.
write appeal statements in respect of written representation cases and contributing to hearing
more complicated planning policy work.

**Your essential skills, knowledge and experience**

strong analytical and problem solving skills.
ability to research concepts and projects with minimal supervision.
ability to interpret scale drawings and Ordnance Survey maps.
prepare purchase orders.
Grade 4: Working towards RTPI Student member expected; Some experience of working in planning; Present at Cabinet Member Briefing and Round Table session with support.

**Your essential qualifications**

grade 3: 2 A-levels or an equivalent level of qualification or appropriate experience or planning degree.
grade 4: Planning degree or an equivalent level of qualification with at least 1 years' experience in a planning related role.

**If you have the following experience or qualifications - it's a bonus**

experience of project management.
advanced level MS word, excel and PowerPoint.
associate membership of the RTPI.

**Your style and behaviours**

an understanding and commitment to equal opportunities / diversity in all aspects of service delivery and relationships with colleagues.
a flexible approach to hours of work, which may include evenings to assist with training, committee meetings and service events.
an enthusiastic and proactive approach to work, with an ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
displays enthusiastic and self motivation.
strong customer service ethos and desire to meet customer expectations.
positive 'can do' attitude and able to use initiative.
displays accountability and responsibility.

**About us**
Our vision and values are important to the councils and we expect you to support them and embed them in the way we work.

**Our vision**
We are seen as being customer-focussed, approachable and business-like. We are honest and open and are renowned for providing high-quality cost-effective services.

**Our values**
We act with integrity and show respect
We are all accountable
We are passionate about our business
We strive for simplicity
We love success

**The benefits we offer** A basic 24 days annual leave per annum, rising to 29 days after five years.
Flexible working and annualised hours - a flexible approach to work that our employees love
Salary pay awards
Payment of annual professional membership
A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary
The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme
A salary sacrifice car lease scheme - a fully inclusive driving package for a fixed monthly cost
Various schemes to keep you healthy
We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community

You may have experience of the following: Assistant Planning Officer, Planning Assistant, Planning Administrator, Planning Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service, Project Management, RTPI, etc.

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