We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Knowsley to assist with the appointment of a Senior Planning Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £33.50 - £42.28 per hour
Responsibilities:
* To deputise for the Development Control Team Leader in his/her absence as required by the Development Manager.
* To personally handle a varied caseload including the more complex and major development applications and appeals, preparing reports which are clear, accurate and technically correct.
* To ensure planning applications and appeals are determined in accordance with service and business plan targets and are in accordance with relevant planning guidance and legislation.
* To prepare reports and make recommendations to Council Committees and on matters to be decided under delegated powers including presenting reports as appropriate.
* To deputise for the Development Control Team Leader in his/her absence as required by the Development Manager.
* To keep abreast of, and advise others in the Section on, changing legislation, circulars and good planning practice relating to development control and to ensure continued personal and professional development to meeting changing demands on the service.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an basic DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though 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. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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