Senior Planning Officer- Development Management - Belfast, United Kingdom - VANRATH IT

Description

We are thrilled to be working with our client, a leading Public Sector body, in the search for a Senior Planning Officer

Responsible to the Head of Planning, Development Management in Development Management for the provision of a high quality, efficient and effective Planning Service.

To provide support to the Head of Planning, Development Management in meeting all statutory requirements and ensuring effective performance management in the area of work assigned, whilst supporting training and development for staff within the team to meet the needs of the business and all customers in accordance with best practice standards and other performance indicators.

Responsible for the day to day management, leadership and development of Planning Officers, Planning Assistants and any technical support staff in the area of work assigned through the provision of guidance and advice on relevant planning and technical issues
Lead and motivate the planning team.
Advise and train stakeholders on planning matters.
Manage significant planning applications.
Supervise Planning Officers and Assistants.
Use IT systems for data management.

Degree in a recognised planning qualification* or equivalent and a minimum of three years' experience of working in Development Management role.

HNC/HND/BTEC Higher National Certificate in Planning, Surveying and Cartography or BTEC Higher National Certificate in Land Administration (Planning) or equivalent qualification and a minimum of four years' experience of working in a Development Management role.

A minimum of two years' relevant experience of managing staff in accordance with the principles of performance management and personal development.

Current member of the Royal Town Planning Institute/Irish Planning Institute or equivalent
Town and Country Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Architecture, Urban Regeneration or other relevant degree qualification