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Planning Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

No DBS check required

£30,077

37 hours


We are moving towards the adoption of a new Local Plan whilst simultaneously seeking to deliver high quality development, which is focused on attracting the right investment and infrastructure to improve quality of life for the borough’s residents.

With a highly collaborative and flexible approach across the department you will gain experience and make planning decisions based on expert policy and evidence.

We are seeking a highly motivated Planning Officer to determine applications and deliver high quality development. You will report to a Team Leader and will need to be able to manage your own case load of planning applications, pre-application advice requests and other work.  You will need to be able to prepare reports and make recommendations for decisions on applications.

The right candidate will be someone with knowledge and an understanding of town planning who is looking to progress their planning career and become part of a well-balanced, dedicated and supportive team, dealing with a variety of applications in the context of attractive, interesting and varied rural and urban environments. The posts offer an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge as part of a positive and friendly team. 

The Council is operating a flexible working arrangement with a minimum of two days in the office and the opportunity to work at home for the remainder of the week.

Additional benefits for this post include 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service), plus an additional day in December.  Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme, options of car or cycle loans through salary sacrifice, as well as invaluable training opportunities for CPD and personal development. 

To apply, please complete the online application form. A detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria can be viewed in the Job Description and Person Specification documents below. Please contact Lucinda Roach, Development Manager on 01892 554455 or lucinda.roach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or Richard Hazelgrove Development Management Team Leader on 01892 554054 or richard.hazelgrove@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or if you have any queries regarding the post. 

To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil

 


Closing date: Sun 08/09/2024 at 17:00
Job reference: PP/24/289418
Vacancy downloads:

Planning_Officer_JD_Grades_F_-_G_JD.pdf

Planner_Grade_F-G_PS.pdf

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