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PLANNING/SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER (CAREER GRADED) X 2

Employer
Lichfield District Council
Location
District Council House, Frog Lane, Lichfield
Salary
£25,481 - £35,745
Closing date
12 Aug 2021
Reference
LDC000399

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Planning
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Flexible hours
Hours
Full-Time, Part-Time

Job Details

We are looking for two Senior Planning Officers to join our Development Management team. A temporary full time role is available for an initial contract of up to 2 years, and a permanent part-time position (ideally 24 hours per week over 3 days).

The Council has a significant growth agenda and a strong emphasis on quality design, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the team to contribute towards this. 

You will ideally be a qualified planner (MRTPI) or working towards this, with post qualification experience in development management, including within a Local Planning Authority. You should have a good knowledge of the planning system and excellent organisational and time management skills.  You will be a good team player with the ability to negotiate on complex schemes and have good written and verbal communication skills. An appreciation and understanding of urban design principles would also be very useful in this role.

We are looking for someone to work in a senior capacity, ideally at Band I capability (please see attached Job Description & Person Specification), and your work will include dealing with minor and major applications with an emphasis on contributing towards the Council’s committed development team approach and high quality service. 

The post offers a mix of working from home and the office.

For further details please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification. 

For an informal discussion please contact Claire Billings, Planning Development Manager on 01543 308171 or email Claire.billings@lichfielddc.gov.uk (Monday to Thursday).

Previous applicants need not apply.

Supporting documents
Planning-Senior Planning Officer (Career Graded) - Job Description & Person Specification

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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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