Senior Planning Officer - Northampton, United Kingdom - OWOA

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Senior Planning Officer

Role Overview:


Main Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Provide planning advice, negotiate improvements, propose solutions, and negotiate and agree on S106 Contributions concerning physical development proposals, particularly major schemes, to various stakeholders.
  • Offer advice and assistance in the preparation of Local Development Documents, Supplementary Planning Documents, etc., including attendance at public meetings.
  • Prepare written submissions and act as an expert witness at planning appeal hearings and inquiries as required.
  • Prepare and present reports at the Development Control Committee.
  • Liaise with other council officers, members, and external bodies to achieve desired outcomes and address customer needs.
  • Assist the Principal Planner in driving continuous improvement in Development Control services through best practices and innovation.
  • Utilize IT and office practices efficiently in delivering Planning Services.
  • Maintain professional competence through continuous professional development and disseminate knowledge to colleagues.
  • Represent the Principal Planner at meetings with Officers of other Local Authorities or stakeholders.
  • Assist in supervising subordinate staff and checking their work as directed by the Principal Planner.
  • Perform other reasonable duties within the job's overall purpose as directed.

Additional Information / Local Agreements:


  • Willingness to attend evening meetings as required.
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • Must hold a valid driving license.

Person Specification:


Education / Qualifications:


  • Degree or Diploma in Town Planning or relevant field (E)
  • Relevant professional qualifications such as RTPI/PICS (E)

Skills / Experience:


  • Proficiency in planning ICT software
  • Concise and accurate report writing skills, particularly for major development sites
  • Experience with Project/Programme Management techniques for major development projects
  • Ability to communicate improvement ideas and develop proposals
  • Wellorganized with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to exercise technical/professional skills in a political environment with sensitivity and practicality
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Proficient time management skills

Miscellaneous:


  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Businessfocused with a customercentric approach
  • Team player, selfmotivated, and able to work with minimum supervision
  • Effective stakeholder management skills with a positive and helpful attitude
  • Committed to improving the built environment through planning services
  • Car user with vehicle available for work
  • Able to attend meetings or occasionally work outside office hours

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months


Salary:
£32.31-£42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

Town Planning: 1 year (preferred)


Ability to Commute:

  • Northampton (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Northampton: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
NNC16841
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