Senior Planning Officer
4 days ago
Job Summary
Venn Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning Officer to join our team. As a key member of our Development Management Service team, you will be responsible for a range of complex planning casework to deliver strategic outcomes for the Council.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for decision taking under the officer scheme of delegation for planning and other related applications
- Provide clear direction to deliver the Council's strategic priorities and meet the Council's financial targets, as a member of the Development Management Service Team
- Support senior colleagues at Area Planning and Strategic Planning Committees and present applications for decision
- Update and advise elected members in respect of strategic sites and associated matters including briefings and training
- Using professional knowledge analyse and evaluate complex technical information to provide professional advice to statutory consultees, other departments of the Council, developers/applicants, members and communities to ensure high quality outputs which support the delivery of the Council's objectives
- Balance the competing demands of other council services and the viability of the development to make recommendations/determine priorities and negotiate complex S106 agreements to ensure high quality development is brought forward meeting the requirements of adopted planning policy and the delivery of infrastructure
Requirements
- Local Government experience required for initial shortlisting, then thereafter at the client's discretion
- Degree in Town Planning or related subject and equivalent experience. The postholder will require membership of (or be eligible to join) the RTPI
- Should have a minimum of 5 years' experience of working at a Senior level in Development Management/Placemaking and demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload or competing workloads to deliver strategic sites and maintain performance
- Experience of defending the Council at appeal (Hearing/Inquiry)
- Ability to provide detailed advice across a range of planning issues in a development management/planning environment, including process and procedural matters
- Interpretation of relevant planning legislation and case law in respect of issues arising from pre-application enquiries, applications, appeals and planning enforcement
-
Senior Planning Officer
22 hours ago
Devon, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeJob SummaryVenn Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning Officer to join our team. As a key member of our Development Management Service team, you will be responsible for a range of complex planning casework to deliver strategic outcomes for our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for decision taking under the officer scheme of...
-
Senior Planning Officer
19 hours ago
Devon, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeJob SummaryVenn Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning Officer to join our team. As a key member of our Development Management Service team, you will be responsible for a range of complex planning casework to deliver strategic outcomes for our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for decision taking under the officer scheme of...
-
Senior Planning Officer
4 weeks ago
Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full timeEmployment Type: Permanent & Full-time [with flexible options, including hybrid working arrangements] Role Overview Exciting developments are underway in East Devon, presenting a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of the district through your role at Devon County Council. With plans for over 18,000 new residences by 2040, alongside...
-
Senior Planning Officer
7 days ago
Devon, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeJob DescriptionJob Title: Principal Planning OfficerJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Remote/HybridRate: £55 per hour via umbrella, inside IR35Duration: Initial 4-month contractHours: Full-time positionJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join our team at Venn Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of...
-
Senior Planning Officer
7 days ago
Devon, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeJob DescriptionJob Title: Principal Planning OfficerJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Remote/HybridRate: £55 per hour via umbrella, inside IR35Duration: Initial 4-month contractHours: Full-time positionJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join our team at Venn Group. As a key member of our Development Management Service team,...
-
Principal Planning Officer
7 days ago
Devon, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeJob DescriptionJob Title: Principal Planning OfficerJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Remote/HybridRate: £55 per hour via umbrella, inside IR35Duration: Initial 4-month contractHours: Full-time positionJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join our team at Venn Group. As a key member of our Development Management Service team,...
-
Principal Planning Officer
7 days ago
Devon, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeJob DescriptionJob Title: Principal Planning OfficerJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Remote/HybridRate: £55 per hour via umbrella, inside IR35Duration: Initial 4-month contractHours: Full-time positionJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Planning Officer to join our team at Venn Group. As a key member of our Development...
-
Principal Planning Officer
2 weeks ago
Devon, United Kingdom Venn Group Remote Work Freelance Full timeWe are working with a local authority who are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to join the Development Management Service team. Responsible for a range of complex planning casework to deliver strategic outcomes for the Council, and to be accountable for negotiating on proposals to deliver high quality development in accordance with national...
-
Principal Planning Officer
3 weeks ago
Devon, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeWe are working with a local authority who are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to join the Development Management Service team. Responsible for a range of complex planning casework to deliver strategic outcomes for the Council, and to be accountable for negotiating on proposals to deliver high quality development in accordance with national guidance,...
-
Senior Planning Officer
5 days ago
Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom Sphere Solutions Full timeSphere Solutions is working with a globally respected Tier 1 contractor on one of the UK’s most high-profile civil infrastructure projects based in Plymouth. They are expanding their preconstruction team to deliver this contract and have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner. As a Senior Planner, you’ll enjoy the scope to explore professional...
-
Senior Planning Manager
4 weeks ago
Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full timeEmployment Type: Permanent & Full-time [with flexible options, including hybrid working arrangements] Position Overview Exciting developments are underway at Devon County Council, presenting a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the region's future. With ambitious plans for over 18,000 new residences by 2040, alongside significant employment and...
-
Senior Planning Manager
4 weeks ago
Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full timeEmployment Type: Permanent & Full-Time [with flexible options, including hybrid working, in line with our Worksmart policies] Role Overview Exciting developments are underway in East Devon, presenting a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the East Devon District Council. With plans for over 18,000 new residences by 2040, alongside significant...
-
Lead Planning Officer
7 days ago
Devon, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeJob DescriptionJob Title: Principal Planning OfficerJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Remote/HybridRate: £55 per hour via umbrella, inside IR35Duration: Initial 4-month contractHours: Full-time positionJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join our team at Venn Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of...
-
Planning Officer
3 months ago
Devon, United Kingdom East Devon District Council Full time**About the roles** Planning in East Devon is exciting and diverse, including major housing and employment developments in and around the new town of Cranbrook, Exeter Airport and the west of the District where we adjoin Exeter City. East Devon also includes large areas of AONB, the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and many historic market towns and villages....
-
Senior Planning Manager
5 days ago
Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full timeAbout the RoleAs a key member of the Devon County Council team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the district through effective development management. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring that planning applications are processed efficiently and that high-quality development is championed across the district.Key...
-
Senior Planning Manager
6 days ago
Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full timeAbout the RoleAs a key member of the Devon County Council team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the district through effective development management. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring that planning applications are processed efficiently and that high-quality development is championed across the district.Key...
-
Planning Solicitor
1 month ago
Devon, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full timePlanning Solicitor - Plymouth Join this leading firm and team in the field of Planning and Environment.This firm has an outstanding ranking as well as awards for its work across the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors, both nationally and beyond.What is on offer? A collaborative and inclusive national team working across all offices and...
-
Planning Support Specialist
4 weeks ago
Devon, United Kingdom Carrington West Full time £20 - £25Position Overview We are collaborating with a local authority client in the South West to facilitate their search for a temporary Planning Support Specialist on an initial contract basis. Role Summary Due to the growing demands within the planning division, we are seeking a dedicated and dependable individual to become part of the team in the role of a...
-
Housing Revenue Accountant Specialist
1 day ago
Devon, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full timeAbout the RoleThis is a specialist role focused on revenue accounting within the housing sector, ideal for an individual with expertise in this area seeking a good work-life balance.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness partnering with non-finance stakeholders to drive financial performancePreparation and monitoring of monthly budget monitoring reports to ensure...
-
Housing Revenue Accountant Specialist
22 hours ago
Devon, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full timeAbout the RoleThis is a specialist role focused on revenue accounting within the housing sector, ideal for an individual with expertise in this area seeking a good work-life balance.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness partnering with non-finance stakeholders to drive financial performancePreparation and monitoring of monthly budget monitoring reports to ensure...