Senior Planning Officer

£31,371 to £33,799 - 37 hours, Permanent​​

Wakefield Council is a high achieving council, delivering value for money through efficiency and innovation. Continuous improvements to our high quality services means that we need to employ talented and dedicated individuals to support our existing strong workforce.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they have effective case work management skills supported by evidence as a result of your professional employment and casework experience. You will have current and applied knowledge of planning policy and Legislation: excellent communication and organisational skills to plan, coordinate and case manage a wide range of short. medium and Long term complex major projects. Good IT skills, accurate record keeping and effective communication and negotiation skills are all essential.

A full, clean driving License and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement for the above post.

Please visit the website by clicking on the 'Apply Button' or you can contact 0345 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome) for a paper application form. Alternatively for more specific queries about the post, please contact Judy Jones jjones@wakefield.gov.uk, Tel: 01924 306621- Mobile: 07710045378.

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.