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We are looking for a Planning Policy Officer (Career Grade) to work within the Policy team as part of the team focusing on delivering a new local plan, the successful candidate can expect to be working as part of a team on:

Reviewing, updating and commissioning new technical evidence.
Supporting the Town and Parish Councils with the production of their Neighbourhood Plans.
Engaging elected Councillors, stakeholders and residents.
Providing comments on planning applications.

Planning Policy Officer Career Grade

The ideal candidate will be able to evidence high standards of customer service, efficient project management and use of technology to deliver excellent value for money. Able to work under pressure to strict deadlines, you will be able to motivate and mentor our developing team to deliver high quality work.

You should have a successful track-record of direct involvement in all aspects of elections and electoral registration, be a member of the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) and have qualified for the AEA Certificate in Electoral Administration. Possession of the Diploma in Electoral Administration is desirable.

Electoral Services Manager

The Senior Planning Officer is based within the Development Management Team - key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a Case Officer for complex planning applications and appeals including residential and commercial developments
• Taking a proactive project management approach to proposals from pre-application stage to delivery
• Presenting and explaining applications to the Planning Committee
• Applying local and national policy to ensure developments create high quality  and sustainable places
• Presenting evidence in planning appeals.

Senior Planning Officer