Trainee Planning Officer/Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer

We have an exciting opportunity available within our Development Plans Team.

The position is permanent, 37 hours a week based in the beautiful county of Pembrokeshire, adjacent to the world famous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. We have one post available at either Trainee Planner or Town Planner/Senior Planner level.

Trainee Planning Officer (Grade 6 - £27,269 - £30,060)

For the Trainee role a degree or equivalent qualification in a Planning related subject such as Geography, Architecture, Land Management etc. or extensive previous experience working within the planning industry is a requirement. The Trainee Planning Officer post offers a programme of structured workplace training with the potential for external learning (funded by PCC) in order for the post holder to obtain a post-graduate qualification in Planning (and work towards obtaining chartered membership of the RTPI). The post holder will train in the skills required to become a Planning Officer with the necessary supervision and mentoring provided. The role will initially involve assisting with the provision of professional input to the development of the Local Development Plan (LDP) and Strategic Development Plan (SDP) policy frameworks, including site specific proposals, and to the preparation of Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) that elaborates on policies and proposals in LDPs and SDPs. When considered competent, the post holder will have responsibility for policy topic areas. The role would also assist with the preparation of evidence base and monitoring documents in relation to the LDP.

Planning Officer / Senior Planning Officer - (Grade - 7 £31,067 - £34,314) / (Grade 8 - (£35,235 - £39,513)

For the Planner/ Senior Planner post a recognised degree or post graduate qualification in Planning (or equivalent) is a requirement. The Senior Planning Officer will have MRTPI status. The Planning Officer/Senior Planner roles offer a career pathway, and successful candidates will be appointed to either role depending on experience and RTPI membership.

As well as offering the opportunity to live, work and play in a beautiful part of the country the other benefits of the posts include: a contributory local authority Pension Scheme; 25 days annual leave (going up to 30 after 5 years’ service); Annual Leave purchase scheme; Occupational Sick pay (dependent on length of service); Flexible working and smarter working opportunities; with consideration being given to a relocation package for eligible candidates.

For further information please contact: Harriet Lavender on 01437 775907 or email harriet.lavender@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.

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