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You will also be required to provide excellent pre-application advice to applicants, developers and architects.</p>\n<p>Ideally you will have experience of not only managing a casework of challenging planning applications, but have also been involved in negotiating s106 agreements and presenting at Committees.  Experience of hearings and public inquiry appeal work is also preferable.</p>\n<p>The Council receives a broad variety of proposals across the Borough, with wide ranging opportunities for development, along with many high-level constraints providing interesting challenges for decision making.</p>\n<p>Working for Tonbridge and Malling Council you’ll have easy access from London by train and have all that Kent can offer set in stunning countryside. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within an organisation that prides itself on supporting its staff. We encourage staff to undertake vocational and technical training. 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You’ll work on various projects and initiatives to develop and protect the land.</p>\n<p>You’ll assist the team and volunteers in carrying out planned practical works and use your initiative in responding to problems that arise.</p>\n<p>Your communication skills will be invaluable as you work in partnership with the Green Sands Common Steering Group and acting as a point of contact for the public. You’ll help to develop and deliver the partnership management plan and ensure that all health & safety regulations are met.</p>\n<p>This role will be based at our Ranger station, Shoreham Woods and working on site a numerous Greensands Commons through the district.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to know more about the role? </strong></p>\n<p>For further details on the role, please contact David Crouch, Countryside Manager, on 01732 227321 or Trevor Kennett, Head of Direct Services, on 01732 227407 for an informal discussion about this role.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?</strong></p>\n<p>Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 12<sup>th</sup> December 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: TBC</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,330 - £31,773 (Pro rata – subject to job evaluation)","publishDate":"2024-11-28T08:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/87ba06c8-8961-4c2e-bc2a-e0e17f5eac28.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"89e428ad-b775-4c2f-a0e0-3101dc7b8610","title":"Planning Validation Assistant","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Are you looking for a new challenge? </strong></p>\n<p>Our Validation team provides support to the wider Planning department by registering and assessing applications.</p>\n<p>You’ll ensure that the processing of all applications for Planning runs smoothly, and you’ll be responsible for liaising with customers about their applications, providing advice and guidance, so experience in a customer facing role is ideal.</p>\n<p>You’ll bring your excellent attention to detail and an organised approach to ensure that applications are accurate, and they follow the correct procedures.</p>\n<p>Knowledge of Planning services is desirable however, full training will be given.</p>\n<p>This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2 days) and home working (3 days).</p>\n<p><em>***Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. 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Principal Planning Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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£46,284

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

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