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Specialist Level 2 (Development Management) Permanent

Employer
South Lakeland District Council
Location
Kendal, Cumbria
Salary
Salary scale J £32,878 to £35,934 per annum
Closing date
10 Feb 2020

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Sector
Local Authority, Public sector
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Level
Planner
Specialism
Development Control, Planning

Specialist Level 2 (Development Management) Permanent,

Full-time (37 hours per week), Flexi-time scheme

Salary scale J £32,878 to £35,934 per annum 

Would you like to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the country? 

SLDC serves an area that includes two national parks, with the majority of the stunning Lake District National Park in our district, as well as western parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With friendly communities, low crime rate, cultural attractions and stunning locations South Lakeland makes an attractive proposition for one and all. 

Here at SLDC we have recently embarked on an exciting journey, implementing our Customer Connect Programme which will transform the way we deliver services by maximising digital technology and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. The programme will improve services by allowing our valued customers to do business with us in a simpler way. Through Customer Connect our continued aim is to elevate South Lakeland as the ‘best place to live, work and explore’...would you like to join us, share the experience and make a difference...? 

South Lakeland District Council is seeking to recruit a Level 2 Specialist (Development Management) within the specialist service area ‘Place’. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a complex case load of major and minor applications and will be able to deal with less complex applications as demand requires, such as householder applications. They will be responsible for drafting delegated reports and will be comfortable attending and presenting reports to planning committees. They will need to have experience of successfully working with other professional disciplines in developing innovative ways of working with applicants, to deliver high quality development and will need to be a qualified planner and chartered member of the RTPI or working towards chartered membership. 

The successful candidate will need to possess a relevant degree or qualification and have previous relevant experience. They will require good IT skills and have the ability to research case law and good practice in the further development of this area of work. 

Previous applicants need not apply. 

For further information including the job description, person specification and details of how to apply, please visit us at https://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/your-council/job-vacancies/ 

We are unable to accept CVs alone for job vacancies, however, they can be attached to the application form. Candidates that are shortlisted for interview will be informed by email 

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th February 2020

Interviews will be held: Week Commencing 17th February 2020

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