(Starting salary dependentuponskills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
A position has arisen for an enthusiasticplanning officerwithgreat communicationskillsto join ourDevelopment Management Servicebased at the Town Hall, Brentwood.Brentwood is based justwest of theM25and hasexcellent connectionsto the centre of London via the Elizabeth Lineand main linerail lines,along with public transporteastwards.Brentwood is predominantly (over 80%) Green Belt but with a varied built and natural environment, along with conservation areasandnumerouslistedbuildings.
The planning team achieve excellent results and continually strive to improve processes and procedures while investing in its staff, promoting internally as well as looking outward to attract new talent.
The role includes a combination of handling pre-applicationenquiries, assessing planningapplicationsandsubsequentappeals,along with otherproject-basedworkas required.Your varied caseload will helpdevelop your career andmake an important contribution to the local area.The role requires strong verbal, written and presentation skills along with strong interpersonal skills as you will be liaising with the public, external agents and organisations, CouncilMembersand other Council departments.You must be able todemonstratethe ability andself-motivationto handle adiverse and competing workload and work to tight deadlines.
Based at the Town Hall offices in Brentwood Town Centrefor essential training, meetings and supportwe offer acompetitive salary, generous holiday package with flexible working, local government employer contribution pension scheme, freeonsiteparking.
Key Experience and Skillsrequired:
- Educated to degree level
- Strong IT literacy
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong Organisational skillsincludingtime management
- Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Supportiveteamplayer
- Local Government experience
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
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