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Principal Planning Officer (x2)

Employer
West Lancashire Borough Council
Location
Ormskirk, Lancashire
Salary
£35,934 to £38,813 per annum
Closing date
19 May 2019

West Lancashire lies at the heart of the North West of England, located within easy reach of major conurbations such as Manchester and Liverpool. The Borough has a growing economy, is home to a top-class University, and is a desirable place to live and work.

The Council is seeking to appoint a Principal Planning Officer, with significant development management experience, to assist the team leader in providing an efficient and effective development management service. The post holder will provide managerial support within the development management team, supervising and mentoring a team of planning officers as well as having a case load of complex planning applications. The post holder will take a lead role in drafting enforcement notices and reports and will prepare and present the Council's case in planning appeals.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills as well as being committed to providing excellent customer service.

 For an informal discussion, please contact Catherine Thomas, Head of Development Management on 01695585134 or Ann Veevers, Principal Planning Officer on 01695 5885346.

This is a politically restricted post (see Section 2 Local Government and Housing Act 1989)

To Apply

Apply Online by clicking the links below. If you cannot apply Online then please call 01695 577177.

Permanent Principal Planning Officer
Closing date: 19 May 2019
Interview date: 4 June 2019
Apply Online

Temporary Principal Planning Officer
Closing date: 19 May 2019
Interview date: 5 June 2019
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