Permanent Senior Planning Officer post in SEPA's Evidence & Water Resilience portfolio. The work centres on integrated responses to environmental impact assessment, local development plan and strategic environmental assessment consultations. It is distinct for close work with planning authorities and the Scottish Government, and for detailed knowledge of the Scottish planning system and environmental legislation. Candidates need a planning or environmental degree, or equivalent experience, and must pass BPSS and a level one Disclosure Scotland check.
What the job involves
- Produce integrated responses to environmental impact assessment, local development plan, strategic environmental assessment and other consultations
- Advise strategic and local planners on SEPA's policy and environmental objectives, and encourage proactive protection and improvement in built development
- Advise development management planners on the implications of planning proposals
- Ensure robust use of evidence in local development plan preparation and delivery
- Develop and manage the consultation process within policy and to relevant service levels
- Build effective relationships with key stakeholders, including planning authorities and the Scottish Government
Qualifications
- Degree in Town and Country or Environmental Planning, or equivalent experience or qualification
Experience
- Experience of giving authoritative advice and guiding others to resolve issues
Skills & knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Scottish Planning System
- Specialist and detailed knowledge of planning and environmental legislation
- Analysing and interpreting legislation, data or stakeholder requirements, and translating business requirements into policy, strategy or approach
- Proven analytical problem-solving
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills
Checks & eligibility
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks
- Level one Disclosure Scotland check
What's offered
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
- Up to 35 days annual leave plus 7 additional public holidays a year (pro rata)
- Paid time off for wellbeing and volunteering in the community
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Progressive family-friendly policies
- Training and development to improve skills, competencies and knowledge
- 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform
- Credit union facilities and Cycle to Work Scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
