Senior Planning Officer - Person Specification

Job title: Senior Planning Officer

Post reference: 1671PAPA

Grade: Grade 8

Key requirements:

Priority 1 – Could not do the job without this

Priority 2 – Could not do the job without this, but provided have Priority 1 criteria, this could be developed in the job over an acceptable period

Priority 3 – Would enhance performance in the job, but is not essential

Qualifications  

  1. Relevant degree Priority 1
  2. Have achieved or is eligible for chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or other relevant professional body) Priority 1
  3. Related higher degree Priority 3

Knowledge

  1. Extensive knowledge and experience of planning legislation, case law and policy, planning techniques and the development management process (including the economics around planning obligations) Priority 1
  2. Knowledge of planning relating to the build environment, environmental and sustainability matters Priority 1

Experience

  1. At least 3 years’ experience in planning application determination at all levels Priority 1
  2. Participation as an expert witness for the council at a variety of appeals Priority 2
  3. Experience of presenting reports (or similar) to Planning Committee (or equivalent), senior management and Member Committees Priority 2

Skills

  1. Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise, plan, co-ordinate and review own work, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in a pressurised environment Priority 1
  2. Good presentation and communication skills, verbally, in writing and to public forums. Able to communicate in a clear, structured, and readily understood manner Priority 1
  3. Ability to use specialist geographical information systems/planning software and suite of Microsoft office applications Priority 1
  4. To be able to drive, possess a current driving licence and provide a suitable vehicle for use at work Priority 1

 

 


Last Updated on Wednesday, May 8, 2024