Planning Officer / Planning Advisor / Development Officer

Job Title: Planning Officer

Location: Stroud

Salary: £24,717 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Maternity Cover up to 12 Months

Stroud District is an extraordinary place, stretching from the ports of the Severn Estuary to high-technology industry in Stroud itself, and the centuries-old legacy of farming in the Cotswolds. The Planning team is at the front line when it comes to supporting the continuing improvement of and investment in the district whilst protecting its unique architectural and cultural heritage.

To help the council continue to maintain their high level of service, they are looking to recruit a maternity cover Planning Officer position, for up to 12 months. They're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented practitioner with experience developing and delivering effective planning advice. Experience of Conservation is desirable but not essential. In addition, you will need:

• A degree in a planning-related subject
• Membership of the RTPI or IHBC, or be otherwise eligible for or working towards membership
• Strong IT skills

Closing date: 16th October 2016

Interview Date: 4th November 2016.

The Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from people with disabilities, people from ethnic minority groups and people from all sections of the community.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Officer, Planning Officer, Development Officer, Consultation Officer, Planner, Trainee Technical Officer, Technical Planning Assistant, RTPI, Technical Services Officer, Spatial Planning, Development Planning Coordinator, Planning Technician, Development Technician, Planning Administrator, Planning Controller, Planning Consultant, Development Control Planner, Town and Country Planning, Town and Country Planner may also be considered for this role.