Planner /Planning Trainee (Development Management) - ABC12616

Job Purpose: Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we’re looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership: Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full‑time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above currently £31,505 per annum / £17.31 per hour). The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non‑members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role: Responsible to a Team Leader as part of a team caring for the built and natural environment and creating the conditions for growth for Aberdeen through the development and implementation of an up‑to‑date and long‑term land use and transportation planning framework and related matters to comply with statutory requirements. Aberdeen is a forward looking and culturally vibrant City with a proud architectural heritage situated at the heart of a region with an enviable quality of life. The post holder will be responsible for a challenging and diverse caseload of planning applications as part of the Development Management Team which also includes the Masterplanning, Design and Conservation Team.

Appointment will be at Planner or Planning Trainee level dependent on interview, experience and qualifications. Trainees will have the opportunity of moving from Trainee to Planner grade upon obtaining RTPI membership and demonstrating sufficient experience, knowledge and aptitude. Appointment will either be at Planning Trainee level (£29,011–31,486 pa) or Planner level (£40,040–45,246 pa) dependent on qualifications and experience.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Planning or a related discipline (e.g. Geography, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Urban Design, etc.)
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (Planner Role Only).

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Workload planning;
• Negotiation and Mediation;
• Ability to work well with colleagues.

About Us: Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working: We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident: We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

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Guaranteed Interview Scheme: We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16‑24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16‑24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Further information can be found at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs.