Development Management Officer

Development Manager Officer

Temp full time assignment until June 2019

Competitive pay rate

• Have you a planning qualification through the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)?

• Have you, or be eligible for, membership of the RTPI?

• Can you demonstrate substantial experience of dealing with a wide range of planning proposals and appeals, with different scales and complexity?

WorkwithYork are working with a prestigious client based In York. They are seeking a Development Management Officer with an immediate start. The role requires previous experience of working as a Development Management Officer and requires someone a demonstrable track record in this area

Core responsibilities of the role will include

• Processing and making recommendations on a variety of planning applications including major applications and other matters which range from major industrial/housing developments to retail or commercial outlets, including applications requiring Environmental Impact Assessment.

• Deputising for the Principal Development Management Officer (PDMO) as required.

• Providing pre application advice on a diverse range of development proposals as part of a fee based service

The successful candidate must have

• Substantial experience of dealing with a wide range of planning proposals and appeals, with different scales and complexity

• Experience of addressing public meetings and ability to deal with elected Members

• Must have previous professional post-qualification experience and excellent knowledge of the planning system, especially Development Management.

• Extensive knowledge of the Local Government Planning and Development Management system.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, guidelines and best practice obtained through the Department for Communities and Local Government, and other bodies (e.g. Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment, English Heritage), Royal Town Planning Institute
• Full Driving licence
• Sensitivity and tact when dealing with members of the public, especially those who are dissatisfied with the result of an application or appeal.

• Good inter-personal skills and a proven ability to operate within a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Good IT skills, including use of GIS and other specialist systems.