Assistant Planning Officer

Directorate
:
Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section
:
Planning and Building Control

Location
:
Civic Centre

Hours
: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to internal applicants only.

Weare a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making,protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in thecity. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people areproud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded inan inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your careerin Planning? Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Planning Officer to join our Development Management Team.

As an Assistant Planning Officer, you will play a key rolein assessing planning applications, undertaking site visits, preparing reports and providing advice to customers, applicants and elected Members. You will managea varied caseload of householder and minor applications and contribute toshaping sustainable development across the city.

The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of planning principles, good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a busy and rewarding environment. Experience with in a planningor development management setting would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to the delivery ofhigh-quality planning services that make a real difference to local communities.

Assessand determine householder and minor planning applications in accordance with planning legislation and policy

Undertake site visits and liaise with applicants, consultees and other stakeholders

Prepare clear and accurate reports and recommendations to support decision making

Provide professional planning advice and guidance to customers, colleagues and elected Members

Managean allocated caseload effectively to meet statutory timescales and service standards

Relevant planning qualification or working towards or equivalent experience in aplanning related environment

Sound understanding of UK planning system and development management processes

Ableto interpret planning policies and guidance and apply them to planning proposals

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Acompetitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

Hybridand flexible working options

An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can befound here

Any offerof employment will be subject to the successful completion of requiredpre-employment checks. These may include:

• Rightto Work in the UK
• Proofof address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBScheck at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not acceptany speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council,we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we wantour workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially thosefrom underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply ifthey don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and youthink you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

We areproud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.