Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations
Section: Planning and Building Control
Location: Civic Centre
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to internal applicants only.
Aboutus:
Weare a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working forStoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it’s about making,protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducinginequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in thecity. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of thehighest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver ourcompelling vision.
Stoke-on-TrentCity Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and mostvaluable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for ourorganisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people areproud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded inan inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-qualityservices that our residents need.
Looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your careerin Planning? Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking an enthusiastic andmotivated Assistant Planning Officer to join our Development Management Team.
As an Assistant Planning Officer, you will play a key rolein assessing planning applications, undertaking site visits, preparing reports andproviding advice to customers, applicants and elected Members. You will managea varied caseload of householder and minor applications and contribute toshaping sustainable development across the city.
The successful candidate will have a sound understanding ofplanning principles, good communication skills and the ability to workeffectively in a busy and rewarding environment. Experience within a planningor development management setting would be advantageous. This is an excellentopportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to the delivery ofhigh-quality planning services that make a real difference to localcommunities.
Assessand determine householder and minor planning applications in accordance withplanning legislation and policy
Undertakesite visits and liaise with applicants, consultees and other stakeholders
Prepareclear and accurate reports and recommendations to support decision making
Provideprofessional planning advice and guidance to customers, colleagues and electedMembers
Managean allocated caseload effectively to meet statutory timescales and servicestandards
AboutYou:
Relevantplanning qualification or working towards or equivalent experience in aplanning related environment
Soundunderstanding of UK planning system and development management processes
Ableto interpret planning policies and guidance and apply them to planning proposals
Strongorganisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Whatwe offer:
Acompetitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
Hybridand flexible working options
Anexcellent local authority benefits pension scheme
Professionaldevelopment through learning opportunities, regular training sessions andapprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can befound here
Pre-EmploymentChecks:
Any offerof employment will be subject to the successful completion of requiredpre-employment checks. These may include:
- Rightto Work in the UK
- Proofof address
- Satisfactoryreferences
- OccupationalHealth Clearance
- Evidenceof professional qualifications or registrations
- DBScheck at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
The Council will not acceptany speculative CVs from employment agencies.
No agency terms andconditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.
Anyunsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as theproperty of the Council.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council,we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we wantour workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of allbackgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially thosefrom underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply ifthey don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and youthink you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We areproud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplacewhere everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
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