Planning Officer - Development Management
- Employer
- Shetland Islands Council
- Location
- 8 North Ness Lerwick, ZE1 0LZ
- Salary
- £33,883.55 - £51,259.49 per annum
- Closing date
- 4 Nov 2024
- Reference
- SIC07608
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- Sector
- Local Authority, Public sector
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Job Level
- Officer, Planner
- Specialism
- Development Control, Planning, Town Planning
Planning Officer - Development Management
£33,883.55 - £51,259.49 per annum
Permanent/Full Time, 37 hours per week
The Planning Officer – Development Management is responsible, through the Development Management Team Leader, for contributing to the delivery of the land-based planning service to the Council and the people of Shetland in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Acts and the associated relevant planning and environmental Regulations.
This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary.
Additional Information
- The grade of this post is H/I/J/K/L
- This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications.
- Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata).
- Permanent Full-time post for 37.0 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year.
- A relocation package does apply to this post.
- We will pay interview expenses from within the UK.
- You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited.
- We are happy to talk flexible working.
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based at 8 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: John Holden, Team Leader – 01595 743898 - john.holden@shetland.gov.uk
To apply click on the 'apply button'
Closing date: 4 November 2024.
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Information about Shetland
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide-open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
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