This job has expired on Jobs Go Public.
This may be due to the employer reviewing received applications or no longer actively hiring for this role.
Lancaster Town Hall (Hybrid)
Permanent, Flexible hours, Full time
No DBS check required
£42,403- 46,464 per annum
37 hours
The Role
Lancaster City Council is looking for an experienced planner who is seeking a new challenge. Help us deliver the next stage of our innovative vision for the district and implement our adopted Local Plan by joining our dynamic Development Management Team.
The Lancaster District is:
For candidates who have appropriate Development Management experience (whether public or private) are good communicators and possess an excellent working knowledge of relevant planning legislation, we can offer a wide variety of experience in terms of application types, training support and opportunities for hybrid working, including some homeworking and use of the City Council’s office in the heart of Lancaster being only 10-minute walk from the train station.
A full current UK driving licence is essential, as the post holder will occasionally be required to undertake site visits.
This post is permanent. The hours of work for this position are 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. The Council currently operates a Flexible Working Hours Scheme which applies to this post.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC
LCC102_Principal_Planning_Officer_with_PS_2023.pdf