At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive complex minerals and waste planning cases while supporting community projects.
- Company: Kent County Council, committed to sustainable growth and community development.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, flexible arrangements, and excellent career prospects.
- Other info: Engage with diverse stakeholders and work on high-profile development management cases.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure and mentor future planners in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in planning or related field; experience in minerals/waste development preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47835 - 58465 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you drive complex minerals and waste planning cases within Kent County Council.
You’ll manage a varied caseload and support the delivery of the County’s infrastructure and community projects.
You’ll prepare and present reports to Members and Planning Committee, and may act as an expert witness at appeals and hearings.
You’ll mentor colleagues and apply sound professional judgment across challenging development proposals, aligning with planning policy and legislation to support sustainable growth.
- Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working (office + home)
- competitive salary
- permanent full-time role
- opportunity to specialise in a niche field
- excellent career prospects
- flexible working arrangements
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of minerals and waste development applications
- Support determination of the Council’s infrastructure and development projects (schools, facilities, etc.)
- Prepare and present reports to Members and Planning Committee
- Represent the Council at planning appeals, hearings, inquiries, and legal proceedings (expert witness when required)
- Mentor and develop colleagues through technical guidance and quality assurance
- Apply knowledge of EIA, AA, and complex development management to high-profile cases
- Engage effectively with applicants, consultees, Members and other stakeholders
- Maintain awareness of current and emerging planning legislation, policy and guidance
- Key requirements
- Degree in planning or related environmental/legal discipline (or equivalent)
- Chartered Member of the RTPI or eligible for Chartered Membership
- Knowledge and experience of minerals and/or waste development or community development
- Demonstrable experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), EIA development and Appropriate Assessment
- Strong development management expertise including major developments
- Strong political awareness within a planning environment
- Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and work across cross-functional teams
- Political awareness
- Stakeholder engagement
- Mentoring / coaching
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Appropriate Assessment (AA)
- Planning legislation, policy and guidance
Principal Planning Officer - Development Management in Kent employer: Kent County Council
As a KPAS Attendance Officer with Kent County Council, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to improving school attendance for children and young people across West Kent. The Council fosters a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development. With a focus on making a meaningful impact in the community, this role provides a unique chance to engage with various stakeholders while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
