Planning Officer x2

Herefordshire Council,

Are you looking to start or develop a career in planning and help shape the places where people live, work and thrive?

If so, as a result of recent internal promotions, we're looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Development Management Team as a Planning Officer, so whether you're at the beginning of your planning career, currently studying towards a planning qualification, or already gaining experience within a development management environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of smaller scale planning applications and development proposals across Herefordshire, influencing the future of our towns, villages and countryside while helping to deliver high-quality outcomes for local communities

What’s more, you'll become part of a supportive and experienced planning team committed to professional development and delivering positive outcomes for Herefordshire's communities and this role offers an excellent career pathway, providing opportunities to develop your technical knowledge, gain practical planning experience and progress towards professional qualifications and RTPI membership

Read the full advert to understand how you could play a key role in shaping a sustainable and greener future for the Herefordshire community.

You will be based within one of the two area teams and the role will involve handling a wide range of householder and smaller scale applications as well as responding to other service requests and enquiries.

You will work within the beautiful Herefordshire countryside as well as dealing with casework within the city of Hereford and/or its surrounding historic market towns and villages.

The County is rich in biodiversity, landscape and heritage value including two National Landscapes, Conservation Areas and many listed building buildings. We think it’s a truly outstanding place to work, that will offer the right candidate valuable experience in a wide range of casework and challenges, as well as an opportunity to shape a sustainable future as the Council embarks on the preparation of a new Local Plan.

These are career-grade positions, with entry points available depending on your qualifications, experience, and professional development.

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above), including English and Maths.
• 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

• Degree in a non-planning discipline, or
• HNC, degree or equivalent qualification in a planning-related discipline.
• Technical or Student Membership of the RTPI.

• At least two years' progress toward a degree or diploma in Town and Country Planning.
• Demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Progress toward full professional qualification and RTPI membership.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A positive and customer-focused approach
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills and experience of Windows-based software
• Negotiation and presentation skills
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally

You will also have a current full driving licence. Pool Cars are available for use.

Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

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