Planning Professional
Kettering
Contract
£30 per hour PAYE to £40 per hour PAYE depending on role
Our client is looking for a couple of professionals within the Planning Policy area.
Positions Available
1. Planning Policy - £30 per hour
2. Senior Planning Policy - £40 per hour
The postholder will fulfil allocated tasks and duties to meet the operational demands of the Planning Policy Service.
Responsibilities
1. Effectively lead on projects and workstreams, managing key evidence documents to inform and support policy development.
2. Support the delivery of the Council's planning policy function, ensuring guidance is up to date.
3. Participate in projects and work streams including researching and writing policy, consultation and engagement exercises.
4. Assist in taking projects and work streams through the milestones to external examination where necessary.
5. Implement and deliver policies and guidance in practice, preparing appeal statements, appearing at hearings, and answering enquiries from applicants and other customers.
6. Advise other departments as required.
Minimum Requirements
1. A relevant degree or equivalent qualification to allow access to Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).
2. Licentiate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).
3. Extended experience in managing non-major planning applications or planning policy projects.
4. Conversant with policy documents, plans, maps, and architectural drawings.
5. Understanding of the English Planning System.
6. Good communication and report writing skills.
7. Able to deliver excellent customer service under pressure.
8. Computer literate with good organisational skills.
9. Able to travel independently to multiple sites across the Council's administrative area for site visits (3-5 times a week).
10. Good time management skills and personal presentation.
11. A team player who is confident and assertive.
12. Ability to carry out site visits in various outdoor locations, including domestic properties and building sites, and use ladders and scaffolding.
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 shortlisted, Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited, along with our clients, are an equal opportunities employer.
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