Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer Newcastle under Lyme Contract 30 hours per week £40-45 per hour Limited paid via Umbrella Company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer. To support the Development Management Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the team and delivery of an efficient and continually improving development management service. To provide leadership on the supervision and direction of Planning Officers and support staff and functional leadership on the development, implementation and maintenance of efficient and effective procedures/systems relating to area(s) of planning improvement, as directed by the Development Management Manager. To undertake the day-to-day processing and determination of planning applications and related workloads. To make planning decisions, under delegated powers, and to deal with correspondence relating to these matters, or such cases as may be directed by the Development Management Manager 1. To directly support day-to-day team leadership to ensure work processes, standards and compliance are maintained and continuously improved, as well as address any performance issues as they arise quickly and in accordance with policies. 1. To directly support the operational management of the team, including overseeing people, undertaking 121s and appraisals, and responding to performance information. 1. To assist the Development Management Team Manager in the setting and achievement of targets, including the implementation and maintenance of suitable systems for monitoring performance. 1. To determine, under delegated powers, planning applications and provide advice and support to Planning Officers in undertaking their role as case officers for these applications. 1. To act as case officer and deal with planning and related applications and planning obligations, prepare and present Committee reports, and implement and monitor resulting decisions. 1. To pursue as case officer, in conjunction with the enforcement officer(s), alleged breaches of planning control, including the processing of any related planning applications and appeals. PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise. The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer