At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning policy development and manage community infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join Solihull Borough Council, a forward-thinking local authority.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, remote work flexibility, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning policy and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 19.81 - 19.81 £ per hour.
- Senior / Planning
- Development
- Officer
Rate: £19.81 per hour PAYE Location: Remote with 1 day in the Solihull office per week if required
Contract: 4 - 6 Months Working hours: 37 per week Overview : Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Solihull Borough Council for a Planning Officer with experience of monitoring and managing Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 agreements and process.
Job Purpose : The Planning Officer will support the delivery of Solihull Borough Council's preparation, production and review of documents associated with the planning policy/housing strategy formulation for the Borough, including the tasks associated with producing such documents.
Responsibilities: To lead and/or support policy development on one or more specialist areas of planning policy/housing strategy.
Such areas may include planning for new homes; affordable housing and delivery; employment; retail; sustainability appraisals; gypsy and infrastructure delivery (including S106/CIL).
To develop and/or maintaining one or more of the Council’s monitoring systems in relation to planning including scoping, procuring and overseeing the appointed consultants.
To take a lead on advising and liaising with nominated parish councils and/or neighbourhood forums to support their neighbourhood planning preparations.
To prepare and present reports to Council/Cabinet meetings, boards or committees as required.
Presenting evidence in respect of planning appeals, including acting as expert witness at public inquiries and examinations in public.
To provide support working well as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Ability to show resilience and able to manage contentious situations and deal with matters of dispute.
You have professional personal presentation to reflect the customer facing nature of the business.
Demonstrable commitment to Continual Professional Development and personal development, with a willingness to identify your development needs.
Ability to demonstrate clear awareness of our Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding responsibilities.
