Senior/Principal Planning Officer – Development Management
- Employer
- Worcester City Council
- Location
- Museum and Art Gallery, Worcester, WR1 2EY
- Salary
- (£31,684 - £35,546 ( + £2,500 Market Supplement for Principal Planning Officer with review after two years)
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 2019
- Reference
- WCTY000000481
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Planning
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Flexible hours
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
£31,684 - £35,546 ( + £2,500 Market Supplement for Principal Planning Officer with review after two years)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Planning and Economic Development Team at Worcester City Council. We are looking appoint a Principal Planning Officer. You can play a leading role in achieving the highest standards in the vital services we provide to this beautiful city. You will be joining an experienced team and supporting the City Council to deliver an excellent planning service.
Why Worcester?
Worcester is a great place to work. We have a thriving city centre, investment by cutting edge technology companies, a great wealth of history, a fantastic environment making it somewhere to be proud of. Being such a wonderful place, the role of the Planning Service is crucial to ensuring that the city retains its high quality appearance, character and environment. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Worcester is the jewel of the West Midlands, with the River Severn and the Worcester & Birmingham Canal running through its heart and a history spanning more than 2,000 years. Its rich heritage includes the 12th Century Cathedral, a Guildhall admired by monarchs from King George III to Queen Elizabeth II and the site of the English Civil War’s last battle. Worcester offers a high quality of life with its rich and varied heritage, award winning parks, excellent schools and diverse range of shops and restaurants. The city enjoys a strong sporting reputation based on top flight cricket and rugby clubs, a centrally located racecourse and major annual running and cycling events. Worcester has a strong cultural and musical life and is the birthplace of Elgar, one of England’s most celebrated composers.
The post holder will have responsibility for the most complex applications as part of a varied caseload. A skilled professional, your knowledge covers Development Management; statutory regulations; and Section 106 Agreements and similar.
The successful applicant will support and assist the Development Management Team Leader in leading the Development Management Team, (alongside the existing Principal Planning Officer), deputising for them as necessary, including the day-to-day supervision and management of the Development Management Team.
However, a traineeship at the appropriate salary level will be considered for exceptional candidates without the required line management experience for progression from Senior Planning Officer to Principal Planning Officer level.
Key Requirements, skills and experience
For the role of Principal Planning Officer you will have experience of dealing with major category planning applications, complex appeals and have a strong track record of negotiating S106 legal agreements and securing high quality design. You will have full Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) membership and be able to demonstrate:
Your track record and approach in all of these areas are as important as your experience or qualifications.
Benefits to you:
At Worcester City Council, we are committed to seeking excellence in everything we do as we strive for the coveted Investors in Accreditation standard. In working for Worcester City Council you can achieve excellence for yourself and this great city.
Additional Information
If you would like to find out more about this position, please call Alan Coleman (Development Control Manager) on 01905 722523 or Nichola Robinson (Principal Planning Officer (01905 722567).
Closing Date: 7th July 2019
Interview Date: 18th July 2019
Supporting documentsPDM3 9 Principal Planning Officer.pdf
Principal Planning Officer - Person Specification.pdf
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Why choose Us?
This is an exciting time to join Worcester City Council!
We may not be a large local authority but we still have ambitious plans, including the development of our historic and beautiful city, increasing tourism and driving economic vibrancy.
Working for Us
Worcester City Council is always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real difference to our city and can help us to continue building on our success.
We are committed to seeking excellence in everything we do, including smarter ways of working and enhancing employee wellbeing. We have moved away from traditional ways of working for the majority of our roles, towards hybrid working, including home working, hot desking and flexitime.
By encouraging better work-life balance, we gain a healthy, happy, engaged and thriving workforce, who then deliver meaningful outcomes for Worcester.
We will offer You
- You will normally work a 37-hour week (although we have part time roles too). Annual leave starts at 26 days and rising to 31 days after 5 years' service, in addition to paid public holidays.
- A generous flexitime scheme (where applicable) that can accrue an additional two days off per month
- An additional fixed day off over the Christmas period and you can purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday per year.
- Incremental pay increases within your grade, alongside any national pay awards.
- Flexible working options including working from home and the right to request a variance in weekly hours and/or a reduction in hours.
- Our valued Local Government Pension Scheme, where on average we contribute two thirds’ costs to an employee’s one third costs, with tax relief on these contributions, as well as protecting your family on your death You also have the option to exchange part of your pension for a tax-free cash sum on retirement.
- We want you to develop and thrive in your role so we will invest in your training and professional development, including any required professional subscriptions.
- A wide-ranging benefits platform, making your salary stretch further, with money-saving deals on your weekly groceries, high street retailers, technology purchases, holidays and luxury items, all accessible via an App on your personal devices.
- A long service award.
Supporting Your Wellbeing
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24 hours, to aid your work life balance.
- Time off given for volunteering, for the benefit of Worcester.
- Heavily subsidised leisure activities at the Council’s gyms and swimming pools (seven centres across Worcestershire).
- Cycle to work schemes
- Access to electric bikes for travel between sites
- Free eye tests for visual display users and seasonal flu jabs
- Enhanced family friendly policies and enhanced sick pay.
- Website
- http://www.worcester.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01905 722233
- Location
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Worcester City Council
The Guildhall
High Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2EY
United Kingdom
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