Senior Planning Officer - Ref: EE10925 in Walsall

Description

Senior Planning Officer – Ref: EE10925

Location: Civic Centre, Walsall

Salary: (G9) £42,839 – £46,142
Service Area: Development Management
Special Conditions: Evening/out-of-hours meetings

This is an exciting time to join a multi award-winning council and a high-performing planning team, as Walsall undergoes a £1.5 billion regeneration programme that will transform the borough into a thriving destination.
As a Senior Planning Officer, you will play a key role in supporting these regeneration programmes and other significant developments, shaping proposals through effective pre-application advice and managing major planning applications through to determination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on significant and complex minor planning applications, including enforcement matters and protected trees.
• Determine applications under delegated powers and prepare Committee reports.
• Present reports at Planning Committee and attend public meetings as required.
• Provide high-quality professional advice to developers, agents, Councillors and stakeholders to support regeneration and minor projects.
• Support Development Management Officers, contributing to team development and performance.
• Represent the Council at appeals, Public Inquiries and enforcement proceedings.
• Contribute to policy development, service improvements and maintenance of accurate planning and enforcement records.

About You

• A recognised Post Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree in Town Planning and Member of the RTPI or working towards accreditation.
• Proven experience handling minor/complex applications and delivering pre-application advice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to mentor and support team members.
• Full driving licence (Car mileage allowance applies).

Why Join Us?

You\’ll influence the delivery of transformational development across Walsall and help shape a forward thinking, customer focused planning service.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working hours
• Blended working from office/home
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave and flexi leave entitlement plus