Strategic Sites Planner - Person Specification

Job title: Strategic Sites Planner

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. A degree, master’s or equivalent in town planning or other relevant field. Priority 1
2. Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or other relevant professional association. Priority 1
3. A supplementary degree, masters, qualification or membership of an organisation that could assist in the undertaking of duties associated with this role. Priority 3

Knowledge

1. An extensive working knowledge of the planning application process and the relevant legislative planning framework within which to operate. Priority 1
2. A working knowledge of planning caselaw (and the planning legal system), development viability, and other relevant areas. Priority 2
3. A working knowledge of the various planning application processes, such as the NSIP regime and the DCO process. Priority 2
4. A knowledge of the planning enforcement system and the relevant processes and procedures. Priority 3

Experience

1. Assessing/Consulting on major applications. Priority 1
2. Participation as an expert witness through the appeal process. Priority 2
3. Experience of presenting reports (or similar) to Planning Committee (or equivalent), senior management and Member Committees. Priority 2
4. Experience of training, teaching, and supporting staff of all levels and capabilities. Priority 3

Skills

1. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, plan, co-ordinate and review own work, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in a pressurised environment. Priority 1
2. Verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to engage at all levels, including disseminating complex information in a digestible format in public and private settings. Priority 1
3. Adaptive, progressive, innovative, and flexible in approach to work and working practices and willing to undertake a range of tasks for the effective running of the department. Embraces a culture of continuous improvement. Priority 1
4. To be able to drive, possess a current driving licence and provide a suitable vehicle for use at work. Priority 1
5. Commercially minded with a focus on developing and maintaining future relations. Priority 2

 

 

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Last Updated on Friday, June 13, 2025