Planning Officer

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Ely
Salary
GBP24,657 - 33,136 per year + Benefits
Posted
27 Jul 2018
Closes
24 Aug 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
East Cambridgeshire District Council have an exciting opportunity for a Planning officer to join their business.

Job Title: Planning Officer

Salary: GBP24,657 - GBP33,136 per Annum, Plus Benefits

Location: Ely, East Cambridgeshire

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for a planning officer to join East Cambridgeshire District Council which is embarking on a period of growth, with a positive and pro-active approach to development. The District has internationally renowned heritage and environmental assets, together with new industrial projects, a major extension to the north of Ely, and major retail proposals. In order to help meet the growth challenges we face, we have a vacancy for a talented professional member of staff to join our team of committed planning officers.

Planning Officer - The Role:

The main focus of the post is to deal with a varied mix of planning applications and enquiries. You will be required to carry out site inspections, negotiate with applicants or their agents, liaise with statutory bodies and other consultees, draft committee reports and make presentations to the Planning Committee, when necessary.

Planning Officer - You:

Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who has an RTPI recognised qualification and planning experience. The Council operates a career grade scheme for Planning Officers and the starting salary offered to the successful candidate will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Planning Officer - Benefits:

- Childcare scheme (in approved cases)

- Flexible working

- Training, development and payment of professional fees

- Occupational health programmed

- Essential user allowance (up to GBP1,239 p.a.)

- Holidays, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlements

To submit your application for this exciting Technical Officer opportunity, please click 'Apply' now to be directed to our website to complete our application!

Closing date for completed applications is: 19th August 2018

Interviews will be held on: 31st August 2018

The Council is an equal opportunities employer.

The Council is currently in the process of implementing a new pay and grading structure. Please be advised that the salary offered to the successful candidate may change as a result of the review