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The Council’s Corporate Strategy puts the Borough’s natural and built environment at the heart of the Council, upcoming projects
and our decision making. You will play a key part in delivering our Corporate Strategy by working as a proactive Planning
Officer, assessing and determining a varied range of planning applications in the Havant Borough and interpreting and applying
planning policy.
We are looking for someone who wishes to use their excellent organisational, negotiation and communication skills to advise, guide
and negotiate with applicants on a wide range of development sites. As such the role contributes to the provision of an efficient
and effective Planning Service that makes a positive contribution to the built and natural environment of the Borough of Havant,
facilitating sustainable economic growth and development.
Working within a team, you will have a real desire to make the Borough a great place to live and work. The successful candidate
will have a degree or equivalent in planning or land use or be working towards such a qualification.
This is a career graded post but given our current casework we are particularly keen to hear from officers with existing
experience in Development Management who can hit the ground running and handle a wide range of minor development proposals. In
that regard, the post offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career in terms of
influence and responsibility. In return, the Council will support you to continue to grow and develop in the role, taking on new
tasks and responsibilities.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Career Grade E-F £28,624 to £36,124 per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Steve Weaver, Development Manager on 07718 125933.
To Apply
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful –
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supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile, as well as the details set
out earlier in this advert.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 10 January 2025 and interviews will be held week ending 24 January 2025.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences.
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The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
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