Planning Officer
Erewash Borough Council
Planning Officer
£40221
Erewash Borough Council, Ilkeston, Derbyshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 21 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 465593438320467faaaf71acf78adfe0
Full Job Description
- The post is advertised as up to 37 hours per week, however the number of hours per week, working pattern and work location can be agreed with the successful candidate. This can include arrangements to work predominantly from home., The Senior Planning Officer will be specifically responsible for the delivery of strategic planning applications emanating from the council's emerging Core Strategy Review. These include emerging proposals for an 80ha employment site at the New Stanton, and a 1,200 home urban extension of Kirk Hallam, in addition to other major and significant planning applications.
We are looking for a forward thinking, enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Planning Officer to join our customer focussed and proactive award-winning Development Management team., You will need experience of dealing with a wide, diverse, and interesting range of applications and associated work and have a problem-solving and proactive approach to delivering quality outcomes including complex and major applications. As a committed team player, you need good written and verbal communication skills. Dealing with customers is an important part of the role and you must be dedicated to providing high quality customer service. - Generous annual leave package - 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year (pro -rata for part time working)
- Free workplace car parking within the Borough
- Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
- Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available
- Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
- Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
Centrally located between Nottingham and Derby with good transport links, Erewash is a diverse borough encompassing the towns of Long Eaton and Ilkeston surrounded by the rural Green Belt. Our ambitious and focused work includes the delivery of around 6,600 new homes through the Erewash Core Strategy Review.
You must be eligible to be a full member of the Royal Town Planning Institute and hold a diploma or degree in Town Planning or equivalent. Benefits of Working for Us The Council is committed to supporting and developing their staff. A culture exists within Planning where your continual professional development will be supported and encouraged. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to: