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PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER (MAJOR PROJECTS)

Employer
Lichfield District Council
Location
District Council House, Frog Lane, Lichfield
Salary
£35,745 - £38,890, plus potential Market Supplement
Closing date
12 Aug 2021
Reference
LDC000400

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

Job Details

Ideally situated in the heart of the Midlands, with our offices based in the historic Cathedral City centre of Lichfield, we are within easy reach of Birmingham and the District includes beautiful countryside, including an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and extensive Green Belt. This presents a broad range of development opportunities, challenges and pressures for the District, which will offer the post holder a varied and interesting caseload to lead on.  The post holder will also form part of the DM management team, supporting the Planning Development Manager and be involved in harnessing the future direction for the team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for planning and a positive can-do attitude to join our friendly Development Management team at Lichfield District Council in the post of Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects). 

The post holder will be required to act for the Council as the expert planning witness in planning appeals including public inquiries, hearings, and examinations in public. You would need to be a qualified planner (MRTPI) with significant experience of planning, including within local government. You should demonstrate good organisational, communication and negotiation skills and have a positive approach to planning, with a commitment to the Council's values to improve & innovate, put customers first and have respect for everyone.

We offer flexible working arrangements, essential car user allowance, free car parking, payment of RTPI professional fees, together with a generous annual leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and a positive approach to employee wellbeing.  

Please note that you will require a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes together with the appropriate business cover insurance.

For an informal chat and find out more about the role, please get in touch with Claire Billings (Planning Development Manager) Claire.billings@lichfielddc.gov.uk or tel. 07790 974853 (Mon to Thurs).  We look forward to hearing from you!

Previous applicants need not apply.

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Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects) - Job Description & Person Specification

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Working for us

We serve a population of around 100,000 residents within Lichfield and the district. Lichfield itself is a small cathedral city located 20 miles just north of Birmingham.

We are one of the district’s largest employers and offer a range of fulfilling job opportunities. Our team is at the very heart of our council - everyone, whatever their role, contributes to delivering great services to our local community. We are committed to equality and diversity, and work to ensure that our workplaces and our services are accessible to all. To see our full range of services , visit  www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/ourservices  and search careers for more information on how we work together to make Lichfield a great place to live and work.

We very much hope that you will want to become part of our team as we move forward and modernise our services.

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Telephone
01543 308000
Location
Lichfield District Council
Frog Lane
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 6YU
United Kingdom

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