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SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER

Employer
East Cambridgeshire District Council
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary
£33,799 - £38,813 p.a. plus benefits
Closing date
28 Feb 2020

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Sector
Central Government
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Level
Planner
Specialism
Planning

East Cambridgeshire District Council’s positive and pro-active approach to development has resulted in a period of growth within the district. We are looking to appoint two driven, systematic and dynamic Senior Planning Officers to join our team on a permanent basis.


With a diverse range of buildings and projects in the district, including internationally renowned heritage and environmental assets, new industrial projects, a major extension to the north of Ely and retail proposals, there are wide-ranging areas of work to be enjoyed within this role. East Cambridgeshire is committed to growth, with a positive and pro-active approach to development. It is open for business with a strong customer
focus.

You will be working in development management and in this post you will deal with a varied workload of major and more complex minor planning applications, whilst supporting, motivating and advising Planning Officers and the Planning Assistant.

Educated to Masters’ level, with a planning qualification, you will have or be working towards membership of the RTPI and a proven track record of managing a diverse caseload, including major planning applications for residential and commercial development. You will have strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, possess a confident manner when dealing with Elected Members, and be capable of
working under pressure to meet deadlines.


In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:
 Flexible working
 Childcare scheme
 Essential car user allowance (up to £1,239 p.a.)
 Training, development and payment of professional fees
 Occupational health programme
 Holidays, sickness and pension scheme entitlements


For an informal discussion about the post please contact Customer Services on (01353) 665555 and ask to speak to the Planning Manager or Planning Team Leader or apply online at: www.eastcambs.gov.uk/jobs/current-job-vacancies


Closing date for completed applications is: Sunday 1 st March 2020
The selection process will be held: w/c 16 th March 2020


Please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the HR Department with the confirmation of an interview. If you have not been contacted by that date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.


The Council is an equal opportunities employer.

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