At a Glance
- Tasks: Support housing development and regeneration projects while collaborating with local stakeholders.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on community-led sustainable neighbourhood building.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, company pension, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Full-time, temporary role with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the housing market and community development.
- Qualifications: RTPI accredited planning qualification and relevant experience in planning or regeneration.
The predicted salary is between 16.9 - 16.9 £ per hour.
Are you an experienced and dedicated Planning professional with a keen interest in the Housing market or land regeneration? If so, read on, as we may have just the role for you.
Your Duties:
- To support the Social Housing Development Programme by identifying and supporting schemes in areas of need.
- To undertake land asset activity, with an emphasis on evaluation, broader estate studies, support for housing transfer schemes and related planning applications.
- To assist in housing-led regeneration and provide a local enabling role to support delivery of new housing developments.
- To undertake site identification studies and feasibility studies.
- To provide town planning advice to the organisation.
- To complete housing market analysis and housing need statements.
- To ensure the annual production of housing investment plans.
- To communicate with local stakeholders to ensure holistic delivery of housing regeneration programmes.
- To assist local councils in the delivery of effective community-led sustainable neighbourhood building.
- To effectively work within a highly motivated, skilled team.
- To ensure compliance with policies and procedures to provide governance and assurance within the department.
- To produce regular reports and briefings on the activities of the department.
Your Profile:
Essential:
- Hold an RTPI accredited planning qualification, or an equivalent.
- Demonstrate relevant experience of working in a planning/regeneration environment (One year minimum).
- Planning related Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- Possess a full current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport that will meet the requirements of the post in full.
Desirable:
- Candidates should ideally be members of the RTPI (or of an equivalent) or in the process of developing relevant experience towards membership of the RTPI, IPI RICS (P&D) etc.
Shortlisting Criteria:
Applicants must demonstrate their relevant experience in at least two of the following:
- Experience of the delivery and participation of community lead regeneration.
- Experience of site identification and site assessment.
- Experience of land asset management.
- Experience of GIS and demonstration of proficiency in the use of GIS for planning projects.
Additional Information:
- Full-time, Temporary, 13-week contract initially.
- 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday.
- Based in either Ballymena or L/Derry.
- A Basic Access NI Check is Required.
Pay: £16.90 per hour
Benefits: Company pension
Work Location: In person
Planning Officer in Ballymena employer: Kennedy Recruitment
As a Planning Officer with us, you'll join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to making a real impact in the housing market and land regeneration. We offer a collaborative work culture that values professional growth, providing opportunities for you to enhance your skills while contributing to meaningful community-led projects in the vibrant locations of Ballymena or L/Derry. With competitive pay and a company pension, we are committed to fostering an environment where your expertise can thrive and make a difference.
