At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse planning applications and collaborate with stakeholders to shape the borough's future.
- Company: Join Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council, a forward-thinking authority committed to progress.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, generous holidays, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and support for your health and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on your community while developing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and knowledge of planning legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council is currently recruiting for a Planning Officer to join our Development Control team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an authority with the ambition and plans to make real progress and build a better borough. You will manage your own diverse caseload while collaborating with consultees and stakeholders. You will process all types of planning applications – including registration/validation, consultation, site visits, negotiations, and report writing – negotiate Section 106 agreements, present items to the Planning Applications Committee, and deal with Planning Appeals.
Responsibilities
- Manage your own diverse caseload of planning applications and related matters.
- Collaborate with a range of consultees and stakeholders.
- Process all types of planning applications (registration/validation, consultation, site visits, negotiations, report writing).
- Negotiate Section 106 agreements.
- Present items to the Planning Applications Committee.
- Deal with Planning Appeals.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of planning legislation and the ability to analyse and resolve complex information.
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude with strong time‑management skills.
- Previous Development Control experience.
- Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, or a qualification and experience that would enable membership within 12 months of appointment.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle or other appropriate means of travel.
Benefits
- Flexible working.
- Hybrid working from home and the office.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Childcare vouchers.
- Independent support for your health and wellbeing.
Planning Officer (Development Control) employer: WMJobs
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a tangible impact on the community. With flexible and hybrid working options, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to employee development, we foster a supportive culture that prioritises your wellbeing and professional growth. Join us in shaping a better borough while enjoying the benefits of local government employment.
