Senior Planner

Senior Planner (Witney, West Oxfordshire) 

Up to £40,152 per annum (Permanent contract)

A great opportunity to work in a pioneering organisation that is embarking on a vast change and growth programme. Publica is an innovative council-owned organisation which delivers shared services to Cotswold, Forest of Dean and West Oxfordshire District Councils, Cheltenham Borough Council, Cheltenham Trust, Cheltenham Borough Homes and Ubico.

About the role….

Two Senior Planner posts are available either to lead one of the two area teams dealing with the processing of planning applications including responsibility for preparation of the monthly schedule of applications, or deal with some of the more complex applications, related pre-application advice, general enquiries and appeals. The complexity of the work will reflect the experience, competencies and qualifications of the successful applicant.  

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree or Diploma in Town and Country Planning or equivalent
• Minimum two years of experience working in planning environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting Planning
• High level of IT skills - MS Office/CAPS Uniform System
• Communicates effectively at all levels (excellent verbal and written skills)
• Achieves results through others.

If you have any questions or would like an informal conversation about this position. Please contact Abby Fettes, Interim Development Manager on abby.fettes@publicagroup.uk or 01993 861 684 who will be pleased to discuss the role with you. 

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd September 2019 at 5:00pm

If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above to join-us@publicagroup.uk Please quote reference number PSH10248 when applying.