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Planners – Planning Development Control

Employer
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Location
The Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2EB
Salary
Up to £40,900 per annum plus benefits
Closing date
6 Mar 2022
Reference
ESBC000000645

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Planning
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Trainee Planner / Planner / Senior Planner / Principal Planner

East Staffordshire Borough Council is the place to grow your planning career. Where better to find your next challenge than at a Council who is a founding member of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership and one that is positive about planning.

The Council serves a population of approximately 110,000, is part of the National Forest and has a mix of urban and rural areas. The principal town of Burton upon Trent is known for its brewing heritage and the smaller settlement of Uttoxeter is a market town. The rural areas are varied and characterised by small hamlets and villages, often historic in origin and containing substantial conservation areas. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the varied nature of applications which are reflective of the character of the Borough.

The Borough Council has a very effective Development Control Team. Here’s your chance to experience or play a leading role in development control and planning enforcement. Be involved in a variety of applications ranging from major residential and commercial proposals to householder, agricultural, schemes relating to tourism and visitor attractions, renewable energy, town centre uses, infrastructure projects and other applications.

We are excited by the opportunities that can be captured through managing change. You’ll be joining a top quartile performing Council with a strong local plan, adopted in 2015. We’ve also made 15 neighbourhood plans.

Continuous Professional Development is important to us, we will support your career progression, whether you join us with a RTPI recognised degree or are working towards this, and/or hold MRTPI status.

You’ll bring to the role a proven track record in planning delivery. This will include dealing with the public, investigative work and providing evidence. Crucially, you have experience of formal interviewing and the use of regulatory powers relating to Section 106 matters in local government. You should be proficient in map reading and have a detailed understanding of architectural plans and drawings. A team player, you demonstrate good communication skills, exemplary time management and a flair for innovative thinking.

In return, we offer a generous package of benefits including: flexible working hours, car necessity scheme allowance, payment of professional fees, free car parking, homeworking and local government pension scheme.

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East Staffordshire Borough Council aims to recruit and retain the most talented people to enable us to deliver high quality services for our residents.  A career with East Staffordshire Borough Council offers rewarding and challenging opportunities in a wide range of roles, and the chance to make a difference to the lives of local people.  As an employee of East Staffordshire Borough Council you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, opportunities to learn and develop new skills and leisure activity discounts.  Further information regarding the numerous benefits and rewards associated with working for us can be found on this page Benefits and Rewards

About East Staffordshire

East Staffordshire is a great mix of town and country.  The capital of the National Forest, the St George’s Park FA Centre and a rich brewing heritage can all be found in the borough, as can beautiful countryside and interesting villages.  The Council offices and Town Hall are based in Burton upon Trent.

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Equality & Diversity

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and further details of our commitment to Equality and Diversity can be found on this page Equality and Diversity

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Learning and Development

We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our workforce to meet the current and future needs of the organisation. Further details of learning and development opportunities can be found on this page Learning and Development

How To Apply

Details of how to complete an application, can be found on this page How to apply

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Telephone
01283 508708
Location
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Town Hall
King Edward Place
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2EB
United Kingdom

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