Planning Officer - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment

Akton Recruitment

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Opportunity:
Planning Officer

About Us:
We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our vibrant city. Our commitment to sustainable development, customer excellence, and equal opportunities is at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and contribute to the positive transformation of our city while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Position:
Planning Officer

Main Areas of Responsibility:

Effectively manage allocated resources for specific projects in line with service objectives.
Enforce planning regulations in collaboration with the enforcement team.
Handle planning appeals, preparing cases and presenting evidence when necessary.
Represent the Council in meetings and provide valuable input into the Local Plan preparation.
Contribute to sustainable development and embed the Local Plan's vision in planning decisions.
Demonstrate a good understanding of contract management principles.

Supervision and Management Responsibility:

Ensure meaningful onetoone conversations, conduct quality annual appraisals, and engage in regular workforce planning and development.

Budget and Financial Responsibility:

Be accountable for managing resources efficiently and complying with statutory requirements.

Social Value Responsibility:

Drive social value through all activities, promoting wider benefits for the council, residents, and communities.

Corporate Responsibility:

Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan.
Deliver excellent customer service internally and externally.
Uphold the council's values, engage in regular communications, and actively participate in team meetings and training.

Competency Framework:

Demonstrate the ability to perform at competency level 2, as outlined in our competency framework.

Person Specification:

Qualification and Training**:

Essential: Degree/diploma or equivalent experience in Town Planning
Desirable: Evidence of allied skills, such as urban design or local plans

Experience:

Desirable: Experience dealing with planning appeals (AI).

Skills/Abilities:

Essential: Ability to identify problems, set objectives, work to deadlines, and monitor results
Essential: Proven and confident negotiation skills
Essential: Excellent reportwriting skills
Essential: Ability to work as part of a team and excellent organizational skills
Desirable: Excellent communication skills and ICT skills
Desirable: Problemsolving skills

Commitment:

Essential: An understanding of and personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council.
Desirable: Commitment to service improvements and providing a firstclass, customerfocused service.
Desirable: Commitment to undertake relevant training in urban design or architecture to a recognized qualification level.

Other:

Essential: Full clean driving license
Desirable: A positive proactive approach to development management in an urban authority.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team contributing to the positive growth and development of our city. If you are passionate about planning and shaping the future, we invite you to apply._