Senior Development Management Officer

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in North Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of a Senior Development Management Officer on a 2.5-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 22.55- 28.64 per hour

Summary:

The Senior Development Management Officer works across the functions of Planning Policy and Development Management. This role primarily focuses on Development Management (DM) involving the timely processing of planning submissions and related activities and handling more significant applications. The position requires applying expert knowledge of planning legislation and policy to facilitate and control development ensuring effective implementation of Council policies while delivering high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the policies and procedures of the Council with regard to the management of development.
• Ensure the timely processing of planning submissions and related activities
• Assess the acceptability of planning proposals write recommendations and prepare reports for the relevant committee or for determination under delegated powers
• Assist in implementing and delivering policies and guidance in practice.
• Provide advice to applicants their agents and other customers in relation to planning matters and advise other departments as required.
• Maintain records process applications and prepare appeal statements

Essentials:

• Working knowledge of current planning legislation and practice.
• Understanding of the English Planning System.
• Conversant with policy documents plans maps and architectural drawings
• Experience of using computerised planning systems and GIS
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification to allow access to Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent)
• Licentiate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).
• Demonstration of extended experience either of being responsible for a range of non-major planning applications or planning policy projects.
  
• Full UK driving license

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

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 opening 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. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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