Who are we? Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are neighbouring Authorities in north Worcestershire. The Development Management team is a shared planning service between the two Authorities. We are an enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly team comprising highly experienced Planners and those at the very beginning of their planning career. Where are we? We are located in North Worcestershire, between Herefordshire and Warwickshire. We are accessible from major motorways, trains and bus services. Bromsgrove is an attractive rural district, with an ancient market town at its centre. Redditch was formerly a market town until 1964 when it was designated as a New Town: a status it maintained up until 1985. The Borough has an urban north and a rural south. What do we want you to do? Predominantly provide administrative support to the Development Management function across the two Councils dealing with and appropriately routeing general planning enquiries from external customers, inputting planning data onto the Council’s internal database system, carrying out planning history searches for internal Officers and external bodies, responding to requests for copies of planning Decision Notices and associated Legal Agreements and enquiries for planning information from Solicitors resulting from Local Searches. Subject to demand, the post may require a planning caseload relating to householder planning applications and the consideration of planning enforcement matters. What do you need to be shortlisted? You must meet the following essential criteria: Have a basic knowledge of Development Management legislation Be educated to Degree level or above OR have relevant planning experience Why should you join us? To build your planning experience within a supportive and progressive unit, whilst being part of an ongoing period of transition and challenge for our busy and dynamic department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic, family-friendly team that consistently delivers high quality development and outstanding standards of customer service. Additional Information Support for continuing professional development and progression 24 days annual leave rising to 29 after five years local government service plus statutory holidays and one fixed day per annum Flexible working scheme, which includes the ability to work flexible hours and a range of other flexible and part-time working patterns Opportunity to undertake home working, with supplied IT equipment and dedicated IT assistance Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Smart, modern offices in Redditch Town Centre located within walking distance to bus and train stations and major retailers Historic offices in Bromsgrove Town Centre located within walking distance to the bus station and a variety of major and independent retailers Free and secure staff parking at both the Redditch and Bromsgrove offices Use of 24 hour employee assistance programme offering free legal and personal advice Car, technology, Cycle2Work, Healthcare and salary sacrifice opportunities Staff benefits from national High Street and leisure providers The role does require an element of office attendance. We are very open to the possibility of home working outside of required office attendance, part-time working, flexible/reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, compressed hours and job-share requests. Full face-to-face training and technical support will be provided for the first few weeks at either the Bromsgrove or Redditch offices. Need further information? Please contact Dale Birch, Development Management Manager, on 01527 881341 or email d.birchbromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk. The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is midnight on Monday 23 December 2024. The interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams week commencing 13 January 2025 (alternative dates can be made available if requested). If this role interests you please select the 'Apply’ button Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification