Planning Officer - West Suffolk, United Kingdom - West Suffolk Council

West Suffolk Council

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West Suffolk, United Kingdom

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About the role:

As a key member of the Planning team, you will be assisting with the delivery of an effective and efficient Planning service.

Planning is a high profile and often contentious service area.

It unlocks growth, contributes significantly towards our corporate objectives and strives to protect and improve the built and natural environment of West Suffolk.

What you will need:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and solutions focused individuals with a flexible approach to work and a 'can do' attitude.

You will have excellent administration, communication and IT skills.

The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, be organised, with an attention to detail and accuracy are all essential as well as being a team player.

Why work for us? Our benefits include**:

generous pension scheme (LGPS) including life assurance (a payment of three times your annual salary)

- flexible working options to enable work/life balance
- agile working (ability to work in the office and from home) with work being an activity we do, not a place we go
- access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services

Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and spread the cost over your salary).
Rail and bus staff discounts

- a range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme
- discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
- a culture of learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning

Modern office accommodation

For more information or an informal chat:

Closing date:
Monday 27 May 2024

Interview date:
To be confirmed

West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 councils for climate action and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities.

The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2030.