We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Thurrock to assist with the appointment of a Planning Officer, on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £28.60 - £37.58 per Hour
Responsibilities:
* Assist in ensuring the Local Plan Team fulfills the commitments, mission, and objectives of Planning Services and the Council as a whole.
* Ensure that all procedures are followed and that all targets are met.
* Be acquainted with the various Acts relating to the Council's statutory responsibilities with regard to planning matters, including the relevant legislation, orders, circulars, and policies.
* Keep abreast of changes in such legislation and Government advice and make the necessary changes to practice and procedures arising therefrom.
* Maintain a customer-oriented approach, including fostering good relations with stakeholders and local interest groups, including Forums, where required.
Qualifications:
* Town Planning or relevant degree or equivalent experience.
* Articulate and able to communicate reasoned arguments and analyze complex issues effectively, both in writing and verbally, to a wide variety of people, groups, and organizations.
* Knowledge and experience of the processes and practices involved in the preparation and adoption of effective Local Plans.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
* You should have the right to work in the U.K.
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
Required Skills:
Discretion, Pay, Adoption, Legislation, Government, LTD, Writing, Preparation, Planning, Business
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