Senior Planning Officer

2 months ago

Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Job Summary:

The Essex County Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality planning services to the community, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and providing expert advice to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused planning service, ensuring cases are managed and completed at the appropriate level of skillset.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, legislation, professional codes of practice, and adherence to Council policy.
  • Manage complex and/or contentious planning applications, pre-applications, processes, and compliance, acting as the single point of contact for customers on those cases.
  • Prepare and present reports to Area Planning Committees, District Planning Committee, and other internal and external meetings, and present evidence/stand as witness at planning appeal hearings and public inquiries.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization, as well as Members, and manage key relationships with partners, including Essex County Council and Local Councils, and other stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the updating of relevant information systems, in accordance with Data Protection principles.
  • Ensure own personal and professional development is maintained and maintain a thorough up-to-date knowledge of relevant law, policies, working practices, and procedures.
  • Support, guide, and advise Graduate Planners and Technical Support colleagues, as necessary.

Requirements:

  • Previous planning experience is essential for this role, from either a local authority or private sector background.
  • Educated to degree level in Planning or a relevant subject.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Good working knowledge of legislation and developments in Planning; able to give advice and guidance on a broad range of cases and topics.
  • Knowledge of legislation, guidance, and regulations relating to development management (case work) & planning appeals.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car lease scheme, and free parking in the Council Office car park.
  • Discounted local gym membership and payment of one annual professional fee (if applicable).
  • Access to a range of work/life balance policies.

Essex County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture, and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability, marital status, and other protected characteristics.

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