What's involved with this role:
Interim Planning Officer - Planning
Reference no: Teignbridge 5257162
Pay Rate: up to £29.60 per hour PAYE depending on experience (tbc)
37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 2-3 months
City: NEWTON ABBOT
Note: the pay rate is provisional only and the ad will be amended with the confirmed rate once received
Candidates need to live within daily commuting distance or at a minimum travel to the office at least 2 days per fortnight to conduct site visits
Someone who is experienced in dealing with the full range of non-major applications (including those which require an understanding of the Conservation of Habitat and Species Regulations). Seeking someone who is capable of dealing with a large, varied caseload, including more complex cases which may include those for 5+ dwellings. A good understanding of the full range of ‘Prior Approval .
The candidate must be self-motivated and capable of working through a large caseload with minimal supervision, and highly organised to ensure that no statutory deadlines are missed. Whilst it is intended that the candidate would be processing new applications, they may be required to determine some older applications, including those reallocated from other case officers. They may also be required to assist in the processing of appeals, pre-application enquiries and other matters typical of DM caseloads.
Key Responsibilities:
Examination and assessment of a range of applications submitted to the Local Planning Authority and related planning issues with reference to Development Plan Policies and any other material considerations.
Maintaining accurate and reliable records in relation to casework including computer and photographic records (where necessary).
Negotiations to achieve improvements to planning proposals.
Drafting of recommendations and Committee reports on high volume planning proposals within target timescales.
Providing excellent customer service by advising applicants/agents during the processing of planning proposals and giving pre-application advice on planning issues and policies.
Attendance as required by the Business Manager – Strategic Place at Committee meetings, Site Inspection Parties and other similar meetings involving Councillors.
Preparing appeal statements and giving evidence at planning appeals.
Carrying out investigations, including site inspections, to ensure compliance with planning conditions, pursuance of complaints to Planning Services on planning related matters and liaising with and advising the enforcement team about breaches of planning control.
Such other planning duties as occasionally required, commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.
Qualifications:
Hold or be working towards a degree in Town Planning and membership of the RTPI.
Basic computer literacy (ECDL and/or E-Type desirable).
A full driving licence.
Knowledge:
A thorough knowledge of the Town and Country planning legislation.
Knowledge of data protection principles. (desirable)
Experience:
Relevant experience in a local planning authority. (desirable)
Skills & Abilities:
Analytical and good communication skills - spoken and in writing
Problem solving and creative thinking skills.
Customer care skills
Planning and organisation skills in dealing with high turnover work
Skills in communication and negotiation.
An ability to understand plans and scale drawings.
The ability to visit sites around the district and carry out site inspections.
An ability to work as part of a professional team.
An ability to think logically under pressure.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Clients are generally looking for candidates who are local to, or who can commute easily to the place of work. It will help your application if your CV states, in broad terms, where you reside – there is no need for a full address.
Please feel free to apply to us directly via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and exact job title.
To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would ask that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, not as a PDF.
If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.
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Job Ref: Teignbridge 5257162
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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