Senior Planner

Borough Of Barnet

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centres vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.

About the role

As a Senior Planner you will be part of an ambitious successful team providing a high quality customer focussed timely and outcome-based Development Management addition you will positively contribute to the delivery of a planning service in accordance with the aims objectives and priorities of the Council to agreed performance standards and in a cost-effective manner.
The role is hybrid attendance at the office is required for fixed days each week. There may be times when it is expected for the post holder to travel outside of the Borough to deliver services on behalf of Barnet.

Processing a range of planning applications mainly minor and some small-scale majors in a timely manner producing robust reports and recommendations to achieve desired and deliverable outcomes.
Responsible for a designated caseload of applications and related work to assess and report on planning and other applications and related work appropriate to grade and responsibility.

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About you

Responsible for a designated caseload of applications and related work to assess and report on planning and other applications and related work appropriate to grade and responsibility. The type of cases expected to be dealt with at this level is listed below. This list is not exhaustive and there will be times when cases of a higher or lower complexity will be expected to be completed:

Mainly minor and some small-scale majors

Complex householders in conservation areas and Green Belt

Complex conditions

Complex House Conversions

Simpler Listed Building ApplicationsComplex Office to Residential Prior Notifications

Telecom applications

Be involved with simpler schemes that include the consideration of complex issues (e.g.: affordable housing viability Green Belt etc).

To prepare reports on planning applications listed above attend Planning Committees on a regular basis and undertake associated presentations with the support of the lead planning manager.

To deal with any appeals that are submitted in response to the decision of the Local Planning Authority including the preparation of the Councils case at written representations stageand/or representing the Council at any Hearings or Inquiries arising out of appeals.

To assist the Councils Pre-App and Fast-track (PAFT) service by providing pre-application advice to applicants in a timely manner having had regard to and taking instruction from colleagues throughout the Council. Involves meeting applicants and writing pre-application reports.

What we offer

31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Stephen Volley on

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment however all examples and statements provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own) applications may be withdrawn escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures this may include AI Detection Screening Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks Qualification and Registration Checks Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir) Up to 5 years of Employment History References DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks Credit Checks and Social Media Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.

Responsibilities

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionAbout Barnet CouncilBarnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centres vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growi...