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2 x Planning Officers

Employer
Wakefield Council
Location
Wakefield One, Burton St, Wakefield WF1 2EB
Salary
Career Grade 6 - 8 £22,183 - £31,346
Closing date
11 Jun 2021
Reference
229306

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Sector
Local Authority, Public sector
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Level
Officer, Planner
Specialism
Planning, Policy and Strategy

Job Details

Planning Officers x 2

Salary Career Grade 6 - 8 £22,183 - £31,346

A competitive salary · Generous annual leave entitlement · Access to an occupational pension scheme · A range of employee benefits including; healthcare, public transport and gym memberships discount 

This is an exciting time to join Wakefield Council’s Planning Services Development Management team. We are seeking 2 x Planning Officers to join our successful team to deal with a range of planning applications within a diverse local authority area.

Suitable candidates will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of planning policy and legislation, be able to demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to work in a challenging and busy environment, and be able to demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills.

The successful candidates will have responsibility for case-managing and determining a range of planning applications to delivery timely and high quality outcomes, providing constructive pre-application planning advice, dealing with planning appeals, and assisting members of the public with general planning queries.  

We offer a supportive working environment where staff development is prioritised.

We are based in a new, city-centre office and can offer flexible working arrangements, discounted travel and access to Council pool cars.

For an informal discussion or further information about these posts, please contact Julie Haycock (Team Leader – Majors & East) on 07341 788228 or Ruth Thackray (Team Leader – Majors & West) on 07795 497908.

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.

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

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