At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage planning applications and provide expert advice in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a busy planning team in Walsall with a collaborative spirit.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid work model, and valuable experience in planning.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local development and enhance your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Development Management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 26300 - 26300 £ per year.
We are recruiting for an experienced Planning Officer (Development Management) to join a small and busy planning team in Walsall on an initial three-month contract. Priority will be given to candidates who are available immediately or at short notice.
The successful candidate will primarily assist with new and reallocated householder and minor planning applications, pre-applications and associated appeals.
The Role
You will manage your own planning caseload and support the delivery of an effective Development Management service. Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing householder and minor planning applications
- Dealing with pre-application enquiries and providing planning advice
- Assessing planning submissions against relevant legislation and planning policy
- Undertaking site visits
- Preparing clear reports, recommendations and correspondence
- Carrying out consultations and statutory publicity requirements
- Negotiating with applicants, agents and other stakeholders
- Monitoring developments to ensure compliance with planning permissions
- Supporting planning enforcement matters where required
- Preparing statements and dealing with planning/enforcement appeals
- Representing the Council at meetings and appeals where required
- Managing your caseload to meet statutory and local performance targets
The full specification confirms that the role can also involve investigating alleged breaches of planning control and preparing enforcement notices, statements of evidence and, where required, giving evidence at hearings, inquiries or court.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Previous practical experience within Development Management, planning policy and/or planning enforcement
- Experience managing a caseload of householder and minor planning applications
- Good working knowledge of planning legislation
- Experience providing appropriate planning advice
- Ability to interpret scaled building drawings and development layouts
- Strong report-writing and communication skills
- Ability to manage your own workload and work to deadlines with minimal supervision
- Confidence dealing with applicants, agents, members of the public, colleagues and Councillors
- A planning-related degree or equivalent relevant planning/enforcement experience
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
These are specifically identified within the Council's person specification.
Working Arrangements
The position is hybrid, but you must be able to attend Walsall two days each week, including Tuesday, which is the Planning Department's all-team office day. There may also occasionally be a requirement to attend Planning Committee or other public meetings outside normal working hours.
If you're an experienced Planning Officer who can start at short notice and meet the Walsall hybrid requirement, please apply with your latest CV.
Planning Officer Development Management employer: Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Lynx Employment Services Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a hybrid working model in Northampton, employees benefit from flexibility while engaging in meaningful projects that impact the public sector. The company prioritises employee development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and advancement within a dynamic legal environment.
Contact Details:
Lynx Employment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
