Planner - United Kingdom - Lake District

Description

Starting from £25,068, depending on experience, knowledge and qualifications

Would you like to work in one of England's finest landscapes and a World Heritage Site? We have an opportunity for a Planner to join our busy development management team to help us deliver a high quality planning service, based in the thriving market town of Kendal on the edge of the Lake District.

With a planning qualification and an understanding of Development Management work, you will be readily able to take on your own casework at a level appropriate to your experience and knowledge, with support as required.

In planning application work you would handle a diverse caseload covering all aspects of development management. You would make recommendations (including presentation at Committee), and represent the Authority at appeal as appropriate.

In enforcement work you would investigate alleged breaches of control, making recommendations on the expediency of action, preparing formal notices as required, and representing the Authority at appeal or in court as needed.

Please see the Role Profile for full details.

Highly organised and used to dealing with a range of tasks and deadlines, you will demonstrate strong analytical ability, be able to balance relevant considerations, and reach well-reasoned conclusions.

You will be a great communicator and able negotiator, who cares about sustaining the future of the National Park's spectacular living and working landscape, rich built and cultural heritage, and its diverse natural environment.

Working with us, you'll enjoy:

• Working on a wide range of diverse projects within the Lake District National Park
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme, paid time off to volunteer and purchase of additional annual leave
• Flexi time, and a great working environment Salary on appointment is dependent upon experience, knowledge and skill. For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Andrew Smith, Head of Development Management on Closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 24 April 2024.

The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and helping those who live and work here.

Our staff include rangers and field workers, advisers at our visitor centres, planners and ecologists.
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