At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and process planning applications with a supportive team.
- Company: Join Malvern Hills District Council, dedicated to community development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a great pension, generous leave, training opportunities, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to employee development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in planning or related field, strong communication, and customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
As an Assistant Planning Officer, you will develop your own caseload and work within one of the small teams that make up our experienced Development Management service. You will be responsible for the processing of planning and other related applications, mainly relating to householder developments. This includes site appraisals, research, negotiations, report writing, occasional presentation at planning committee and appeal work. You will be in regular contact with applicants, agents, members of the public and other users of the service, requiring great communication skills and an ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Full UK driving license
- Strong customer service orientation and a desire to deliver exceptional levels of service at all times
- Team player with an adaptable and flexible approach
- Ability to work on own initiative to tight deadlines
- Ability to negotiate successful outcomes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Degree (or equivalent) qualification in planning or a similar related subject, and/or experience of working in a planning environment (preference)
- Ability to undertake site visits; flexibility, full driving licence and use of a car is essential
- Ability to travel throughout the districts
Additional Support
The Councils are keen to support the development of their employees and will help with training requirements needed for the role, including support towards obtaining recognised qualifications relevant to the post.
Benefits
- Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
- Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional leave
- Committed training programme and development opportunities
- Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount (Pershore office only)
- Discounted gym and swim membership
- Health and wellbeing support and a free employee assistance scheme including access to counselling services
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discounts with a range of companies, including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme
Additional Information
Malvern Hills District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the right to work in the UK. All roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.
Assistant Planning Officer in Codsall employer: Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils
Wychavon District Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its staff, offering a supportive work culture and a range of attractive benefits including a generous pension scheme, annual leave options, and health and wellbeing support. As a Place Projects Officer in Pershore, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local economic development while enjoying professional growth through committed training programmes and collaboration with diverse stakeholders in a vibrant community-focused environment.
Contact Details:
Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils Recruitment Team
