Senior Planning Officer

5 days ago

Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning Officer to join our Development Management team at Essex County 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:

  • Deliver customer-focused specialist advice and services in Development Management, keeping up to date with current and emerging legislation, best practice, and policy to ensure continuous development and improvement in services.
  • Manage complex and/or contentious planning applications, pre-applications, processes, and compliance, regulations, and legislation, 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 organisation, as well as Members, and managing 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.

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