Senior Planning Officer
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are working closely alongside with a local authority in City of Westminster to assist with the appointment of a Senior Planning Officer on a 3-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 25.19 - 33.22 per hour
Summary:
Westminster is not your average local authority. As a Senior Planning Officer you will be at the heart of one of the most high-profile and commercially significant urban environments in the UK. This role sits within the Place Shaping and Town Planning Directorate where you will manage a diverse portfolio of complex planning applications that directly impact the architectural heritage and future skyline of the City of will act as a technical lead balancing the needs of major landowners and developers with the Councils commitment to sustainable growth and conservation.
Responsibilities:
- Assessing and processing complex strategically significant planning applications in accordance with the Planning Acts and Westminsters City Plan.
- Preparing authoritative high-quality professional reports and recommendations for the Planning Committee or delegated senior officers.
- Leading sensitive consultations and meetings with Ward Councillors Chief Officers Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and amenity societies.
- Deputising for the Area Planning Officer when required providing mentorship to junior staff and assisting with team workload distribution.
- Serving as a professional face for the service at internal and external meetings maintaining the Councils reputation for excellence.
Qualifications:
- A Degree or Diploma in Town Planning or a closely related discipline
- Eligibility for or current Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is highly desirable and preferred for Band 3 seniority.
Essentials:
- Deep current knowledge of UK planning law and the nuances of the planning system.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and GIS tools used for spatial analysis and planning tracking.
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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