PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER

(Development Management)

£32,234- £34,728 per annum

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to fill the post of Principal Planning Officer, within a small team of Planning Officers responsible for Development Management issues covering part of the Mid Devon District.

You will process a wide range of more complex planning casework within a defined area of the district, and provide advice on planning matters to users of the service and interested parties. You will also advise from a DM perspective on the preparation of policy guidance and documents as necessary. You will have knowledge of planning legislation, procedures and practice including sign off of reports, presenting to committee and have experience in Development Management.

The successful applicant will fulfill an important role within the area team providing assistance to the Area Team Leaders and Development Manager and will represent the District Council at Public Inquiries and Informal Hearings as necessary.

A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.

For an informal discussion about the post, contact A Williams, Area Team Leader(ATL) on 01884 255255, A Devereaux (ATL) on 01884 234267.

Visit our website by clicking on the 'Apply Button' for full application details, or alternatively for an application pack, please contact:

Human Resources, Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP

Tel: (01884) 234331 – out of hours answerphone service

E-Mail: Opportunities@middevon.gov.uk

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 October 2021 at 1 pm

POST NUMBER: PD04

VACANCY NUMBER: 2021056

Committed to Equality of Opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community