Area Planning Officer
North Kesteven District Council
Area Planning Officer
£46043
North Kesteven District Council, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
- Full time
- Temporary
- Remote working
Posted 1 week ago, 24 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5c4ec133a1664ddeb64c137bebe2dc78
Full Job Description
- To manage a caseload of mainly complex and major development proposals and pre-application enquiries
- Prepare and provide written evidence and act as expert witness on the Council's behalf at public inquiries and hearings
- Prioritise and manage workload to meet legislative timescales and deadlines
- To mentor and support Planning Officers
Relevant planning qualification to degree, diploma, masters or equivalent - Demonstrable extensive post qualification experience from working on complex planning matters within a Local Authority or for the private sector across all aspects of Development Management
- Well-developed written and verbal communications skills, with a proven record of political and professional sensitivity and awareness., Well-developed written and verbal communications skills
- Evidence of the capability to work alone or with minimal supervision to resolve complex and significant professional issues
- To be able to order and weight material planning considerations appropriately, and to articulate and justify decisions made
- A highly organised and conscientious person
You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of the Development Management service at a professional level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district., Disability Confident
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North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced planning professional to join the Development Management team. This post puts you at the heart of a high profile department which is implementing an ambitious growth and place-shaping agenda but set around the core principles of delivering net zero carbon development in Central Lincolnshire.