We are seeking an experienced Planning Officer to join our Planning Policy team on a fixed term contract for up to one year.
About the role….
We care passionately about planning positively for the sustainable growth of Rutland and are looking to enhance our Planning Policy team to deliver our Local Plan. You will be joining the team at a crucial time in the delivery of our ambitious plans for growth, giving you the opportunity to further your knowledge and experience in a senior position.
About you….
Enthusiastic and motivated, you will be keen to broaden your experience in all areas of planning policy, with the scope to take on greater leadership and management. A good communicator, you will bring clarity to complex information and be committed to delivering an excellent standard of customer care. Able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines, you will take responsibility for delivering against objectives.
Qualified to degree level in planning or a related subject with eligibility of membership for the RTPI, you will have a good knowledge and experience of current planning issues and legislation. An understanding and practical experience of working with Local Plans, Section 106 and the Community Infrastructure Levy would also be useful. Strong IT skills, ideally with experience of using mapping and GIS tools, will be essential as is a keen eye for detail.
For more information about the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 14th October. Exact date to be confirmed.
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
To be successful in this role – you may have experience working in the following roles:
Planning Policy Officer
Development Management Officer
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit or if you have any queries about this role please contact Roger Ranson, Planning and Housing Policy Manager at rranson@rutland.gov.uk.
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
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