Principal Planning Officer
- Employer
- Test Valley Borough Council
- Location
- Hampshire
- Salary
- £36,196 - £44,191 per annum (Grade 10)
- Closing date
- 24 Apr 2019
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- Sector
- Central Government, Property, Local Authority, Public sector
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Job Level
- Planner, Principal
- Specialism
- Planning, Policy and Strategy, Town Planning
Test Valley Borough Council is a special organisation to work for and an exciting environment in which to shape places and influence development. We work with friendly, supportive and helpful colleagues in our attractive offices in Andover where the Council makes a real positive difference to our communities.
The positive messages from staff about the organisation are supported by the council’s recent staff survey results which are good and an improvement on the previous year’s findings.”
We are looking for a capable, friendly and knowledgeable Chartered Town Planner to help coach and lead a team of Planning Officers. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Planning and who understands and can convey to others how Development Management can generate great places to live and achieve the aims and aspirations of our communities.
As a Principal Planning Officer you will be responsible for carrying out the Council’s Development Management functions within the Borough. This post is a wide ranging role which includes deputising for the Development Manager (North), day to day line management responsibility for professional Officers and case management of a limited number of significant major applications, pre-application enquiries, and appeals. It would be ideal for those looking to develop their career in planning and extend a genuine interest you have in coaching and mentoring junior staff.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Michael Lowe on 01264 368161 or Paul Jackson on 01264 368186
For more information on living and working in Test Valley go to http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/aboutyourcouncil/corporatedirection/jobs
If you wish to apply for this position please visit our website to complete an application form and return it to HR or jobs@testvalley.gov.uk
Ref: 50361216
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