Senior Planning Officer

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Full time
Location: Tunbridge Wells
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Job offered by: Tunbridge Wells BC
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Category:
Employer:

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Salary:

£37,259 Location:

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall Contract:

Permanent Working Pattern:

Full Time Hours:

37 hours per week DBS Check:

No Closing Date:

08/09/2024 at 17:00 Reference:

PP/24/289432 Vacancy Description

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Planning Officer within the Development Management team. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Planning Officer to play a key role in the determination and delivery of high-quality development and providing a nationally recognised ‘platinum service’, exceeding targets. With considerable town planning experience in Development Management, you will have excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. You will work well in a team environment, managing a challenging but interesting case load of planning and associated applications. You will be tenacious, thorough, adaptable, and welcome a challenge. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge in a positive, dedicated, and friendly service, working in interesting and valued rural and urban environments. At the council, we pride ourselves on our progressive environment; we are forward-thinking and value innovation and continuous improvement. Enjoy a balanced work-life with a minimum of two days in the office and the flexibility to work from home for the rest of the week. Additional benefits include 26 days of annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years of continuous Local Government service), plus an additional day in December. Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme), options for car or cycle loans through salary sacrifice, as well as invaluable training opportunities for CPD and personal development. To apply, please complete the online application form. A detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria can be viewed in the Job Description and Person Specification documents below. Please contact Lucinda Roach, Development Manager on 01892 554455 or lucinda.roach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk, or Richard Hazelgrove, Development Management Team Leader on 01892 554054 or richard.hazelgrove@tunbridgewells.gov.uk if you have any queries regarding the post. To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here, you can follow us on Twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil.

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