Senior Planning Officer

4 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time
Job Title: Senior Planning Officer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join our Development Management team at Maldon District Council. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality planning services to our customers, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and legislation, and contributing to the development of our planning policies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage complex planning applications, pre-applications, and processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and legislation.
  • Provide specialist advice and services to customers, keeping up-to-date with current and emerging legislation, best practice, and policy.
  • Prepare and present reports to Area Planning Committees, District Planning Committee, and other internal and external meetings.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, Members, and partners, including Essex County Council and Local Councils, to achieve shared goals.
  • Contribute to the updating of relevant information systems, in accordance with Data Protection principles.
  • Ensure own personal and professional development is maintained, with a thorough up-to-date knowledge of relevant law, policies, working practices, and procedures.
Requirements:
  • Previous planning experience, 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, with the ability to give advice and guidance on a broad range of cases and topics.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, and salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
  • Free parking in the Council Office car park and discounted local gym membership.
  • Access to a range of work/life balance policies and professional development opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, including children, young people, and adults. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role.

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



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