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This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.  </p><p>Following an internal promotion, a Planner role within the Development Management Team has become available. We are looking for someone to be able to effectively and efficiently process all types of planning applications from pre application to determination and if necessary, appeal, including site visit, negotiation, and the preparation of the necessary delegated and committee reports.</p><p>In addition, you will be required to participate in enforcement work and deal with the investigation of breaches of planning control and to progress the appropriate action as required, including defending the action where appropriate.</p><p>You will work closely with the Principal Planning Officers, the Planning Enforcement Team and the Head of Development Management as well as Councillors and representatives of Parish Councils and Neighbourhood groups. </p><p>You will have excellent communication and organisational skills to manage your own caseload and time deadlines and experience of working within the Planning Service.</p><p><em>If you would like to have any questions regarding the role or would like an informal discussion regarding the position, please contact Peter Hockney, Head of Development Management (peter.hockney@medway.gov.uk) or Hannah Gunner, Principal Planning Officer (hannah.gunner@medway.gov.uk).</em></p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.  </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p><strong>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: </strong><br>Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.  </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.  </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. </p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.   All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </p><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £31,283 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-04T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-19T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/02f57806-55db-4ece-8e86-a2fc7c775b6f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2e1807df-ac6a-4ab9-9ec4-6f43dd5d5bdd","title":"Enforcement Officer (Career Graded)","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Runnymede Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Enforcement Officer (Career Graded)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>37 hours per week</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Appointment ranges:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Principal Enforcement Officer £40</strong><strong>,212 - £48,915 p.a.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Senior Enforcement Officer £</strong><strong>36,573 - £40,607</strong> <strong>p.a</strong><strong>.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Enforcement Officer £</strong><strong>29,696 - £</strong><strong>36,573 p.a</strong></p>\n<p><em>Salary within ranges dependent on experience, qualifications and evidence of continuous professional development.</em></p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>Are you an ambitious planning enforcement professional ready to hit the ground running at Runnymede Borough Council? Or are you looking to take your first steps in to planning enforcement?</p>\n<p>This could be the opportunity for you. Not only can we offer great career progression but also exposure to interesting cases in an experienced and to be part of an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team.  The team of 5 Enforcement Officers is otherwise fully staffed with experienced permanent team members.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>At Principal level, you would be expected to have significant practical planning enforcement experience and knowledge. For a Senior role you would be expected to have demonstrable experience in planning enforcement and be ready to take on a caseload of more complex cases.</p>\n<p>For an Enforcement Officer level role we are interested to hear from applicants with a range of relevant experience. Experience of Planning Enforcement is desirable, however we are also very interested in hearing from candidates with suitable transferable skills and a desire to develop a career in planning enforcement.</p>\n<p>Most of all, we are seeking a confident, self-motivated and diplomatic person with a ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to deliver positive outcomes for the future of the Borough.  You should be able to provide clear and accurate advice to stakeholders and show excellent customer care, verbal and written skills.   </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Health and Dental insurance plan</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.</p>\n<p>Our modern offices, based in Surrey on the edge of London, are in Addlestone town centre and near the M25. Addlestone has a new cinema, Waitrose and gym within walking distance. </p>\n<p>Access to free parking for part of the week is also available and the Council has a flexible working policy that can accommodate working from home part of the week.</p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on the Enforcement Officer role and to apply please visit the council website.</p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. 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We are evolving in how we deliver services to our residents and businesses, with investment in new ICT to enable our staff to work remotely and be closer to the communities we serve.</p> <p><strong>About the Job</strong></p> <p>The successful candidates will lead in contributing to the delivery of an efficient and effective Development Management service for the borough, including engagement with developers and other key stakeholders in enabling the delivery of quality developments within a robust planning policy framework.</p> <p>As a Planner / Senior Planner in Development Management, you will take ownership of the full application process from pre application discussions, through the application process including presenting at committee, conditions discharge and defending the Council at appeals in the event of refusals.</p> <p>We are open to planners both newly graduated and those with experience of a variety of planning applications and appeals and a proactive and collaborative approach to dealing with new development to join our high performing team.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>This is a key role in the Planning Team and you will play an integral role in driving forward high quality development within the borough and effectively turn our vision into reality.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be able to appreciate and understand planning legislation and policy at a national and regional level; manage tasks and responsibilities to drive forward projects individually and as part of a team; successfully negotiate outcomes with our residents and developers and be confident in providing technical and procedural advice.</p> <p>You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to progress a complex and varied caseload in a positive and solutions led manner whilst supporting others in their own work.</p> <p>You will be confident in tackling new challenges and flexible in your approach to your work to adapt and meet the needs of the service.</p> <p><strong>Please note due to the length of contract we will be unable to offer any visa sponsorship for this role. </strong></p> <p><strong>Apply for this Role</strong></p> <p>Please submit your application via the online portal, including providing details of your education, qualifications and work history. </p> <p><strong>All applications must be accompanied by a supporting statement which outlines how you meet the requirements of the person specification within the job description.</strong> </p> <p>Your application needs to demonstrate clearly and concisely how you meet each of the criteria. Please give specific examples wherever possible. If you do not address these criteria fully, or if we do not consider that you meet them, you will not be shortlisted.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Applications that are not accompanied by the required supporting statement will not be accepted. </strong>CVs will not suffice.</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p><strong>Closing date 15^th June 2025</strong></p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</strong></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n\n <p>\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=a9e0a2c6686116714187e9894017f9fd&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000 - £49,999","publishDate":"2025-05-30T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7c799d6a-ce9a-45c0-9aaf-a92295ad2a0b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"080d8008-b68e-4c0d-82ab-7aa54ac36967","title":"Principal Planning Officer","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Good Growth </strong></p>\n<p>Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. 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If a decision is subsequently made to create the MDC (subject to the outcome of a recent consultation), the post holder will contribute to setting up its planning department and would be expected to transfer to its Development Management team—contributing to the delivery of an efficient and proactive Development Management and planning service by managing a diverse caseload of planning applications and supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the team.</p>\n<p>This is a unique, high-profile opportunity to shape the activities and structure of a new planning authority. 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Represent the Corporation at public inquiries and informal hearings.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Skills, knowledge and experience </strong></p>\n<p>To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Possession of an appropriate planning qualification with eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute together with good post qualification experience in planning.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of successfully managing own caseload, including major planning applications and the associated discharge of conditions.</li>\n<li>Good knowledge of planning issues, statutory development management processes, planning policies and the legislative framework</li>\n<li>Sound understanding of the working environment of a local planning authority</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Behavioural Competencies </strong></p>\n<p><strong><br>Communicating and Influencing</strong></p>\n<p>… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.</p>\n<p><strong>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication</li>\n<li>Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments</li>\n<li>Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities</li>\n<li>Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement</li>\n<li>Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Building and Managing Relationships</strong></p>\n<p>… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people; 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Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><br>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p><strong><br>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<p><strong><br>As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. </strong></p>\n<p><strong><br>If you have questions about the role</strong></p>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Enora Robin would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <a href=\"mailto:enora.robin@london.gov.uk\">enora.robin@london.gov.uk</a>  </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a> who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Assessment process</strong></p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>\n<p>The interview/assessment date is: 4 & 7 July 2025 (please note this may change though and if need be candidates will be informed accordingly).</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></p>\n<p>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.</p>\n<p><br>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p><br>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.</p>\n<p>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.</p>\n<p><strong><br>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.<br><br>In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.</strong></p>\n<p>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. </p>\n<p><br><strong>Secondment Opportunity</strong></p>\n<p>If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying </p>\n<ul>\n<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>\n<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>\n<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA </li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\"><strong>Approval for secondment application</strong></a> form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.</p>\n<p>If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment.  For further information, please see <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077\"><strong>Secondment Policy and Procedure</strong></a>.</p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\"><strong>Approval for secondment application</strong></a> form as it is not a secondment.</p>\n<p>If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>More Support</strong></p>\n<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\"><strong>resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</strong></a>.</p>\n<p>The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. 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We appreciate the role that research can have in shaping service delivery, and we would like the principles of research to be embedded within all corporate strategies and policies and ultimately our culture. </p>\n <p><strong>About the Job</strong> </p>\n <p>The purpose of the role is to lead on the development and delivery of Havering’s Research Strategy, and to embed a research-focused approach to evidence-based decision making across the Council.  </p>\n <p>The post holder will be based in the Insights Team within the Public Health, Insights, Policy & Strategy Directorate and will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to champion research.  </p>\n <p>The post holder will be enthusiastic and passionate about research and will have the following key responsibilities: </p>\n <ul>\n<li>Establish and embed an agreed understanding of what research is.  </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Leverage their skills in stakeholder engagement and communication to develop and promote the Council’s research culture. </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Increase awareness of and participation in research across the Council. </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Encourage all Council staff to use best existing evidence and robust evaluation methods to inform cost-effective decision making. </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Build research capability by designing and delivering training and development.  </li> </ul>\n <p>The post is jointly funded by Havering Council and the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health. 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In this pivotal role you will also be central to the function and success of the Planning Service as a whole.</p><p>Reporting to the Assistant Director (Planning) you will lead our planning policy and implementation team and manage the delivery of the planning policy function and associated planning projects.You will provide professional planning advice to senior officers and Members on all aspects of planning policy, related topics and projects. You will help the Borough continue to be a vibrant, thriving place to live and work. </p><p>This is a hugely rewarding post, as you willlead this part of the planning service through its continued development and make a significant contribution to the future shape of the borough.This requires a strong background in planning policy focusing on development plan preparation through to adoption.You will need to draw from your technical knowledge andunderstanding to keep driving the service forward and deliver Our Local Plan.</p><p>You must be an excellent manager, capable of motivating a high performing team to ensure that key performance targets, indicators and business plan objectives are met.You will also need to be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, with experience and knowledge of planning policy within local government, and the ability and confidence to work strategically.</p><p><strong>About us:</strong></p><p>Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield and encompasses a significant rural area which is designated as Green Belt.This creates a vibrant mix of opportunities and developments including major brownfield re-development within the main towns, urban extensions delivering new homes and jobs, to rural agricultural development as well as conservation and heritage work.With a strong legacy of planning principles embedded within our area from the Garden City and New Towns movements, the postholder will have a key role to play in delivering major projects as well as helping to make sure our planning service is working in a modern, efficient, and effective way, with customers at is heart.</p><p>You will join a forward-thinking council that puts their customers first. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people.We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our peoplefeel safe, content and valued.</p><p>Our Local Plan is entering a key stage with its Regulation 18 consultation timetabled for summer 2025. The role offers the opportunity to shape and guide this new Local Plan.</p><p><strong>Shortlisted for Planning Authority of the Year 2025 at the East of England Planning Excellence Awards.</strong></p><p>Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.</p><p></p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>This is a key management position within the department and in addition to essential management skills we are looking for someone who canlead and inspire staff in a pressured environment.We need a person with excellentinterpersonal, communication and IT skills, as well as the ability to manage a substantial budget and engage in a variety of departmental and corporate initiatives.</p><p>You will have:</p><ul>\n<li>A degree in town planning or degree in a related subject plus a post graduate planning qualification recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)</li>\n<li>Experience of professional town planning work within the planning policy field, including Development Plan / Local Plan delivery </li>\n<li>Experience of managing staff, functions, processes, and budgets</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the usual Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.</p><p>If you are interested in working in anambitious authority, working with a dedicated team of officers, and helping to shape our New Town and Garden City environments, we want to hear from you.</p><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Matthew Wilson Assistant Director Planning at <a href=\"mailto:m.wilson@welhat.gov.uk\">m.wilson@welhat.gov.uk</a>.</p><p><strong>Closing date for applications is 15 June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Remote assessments will be held on 19 June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held on 26/27 June 2025.</strong></p><br><br><b>Keywords:</b><br><br>local government, welwyn hatfield, planning, policy, hertfordshire","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary up to £67,431","publishDate":"2025-05-20T15:30:41.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d2488525-8640-4152-842f-98aa3cb1c6bc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e8da37c4-92b6-44a2-bd14-ed9ae32dbf1c","title":"Planning Policy Technician","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB","locationType":2,"description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Planning Policy team for the appointment of a Planning Policy Technician to join our friendly and busy section.  You will be joining the Planning Policy team at an exciting time as we embark on the preparation of a new Local Plan. Having adopted two Local Plans in the last seven years you will benefit from working with, and learning from, an experienced and high performing team.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will obtain excellent experience of the plan making process and the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to delivering a plan that meets the identified needs in relation to housing and employment whilst preserving the character and beauty of the borough of Guilford. The post holder will provide technical and administrative support to the Planning Policy team and play a lead role in monitoring the effectiveness of Local Plan policies.</p>\n<p>GSCE qualifications in English and Maths are essential. Excellent communication skills, an attention to detail, organisation skills, a commitment to customer care, computer literacy and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential. An interest in planning and experience in using GIS would also be useful. This post could suit someone who is looking to start their planning career.</p>\n<p>The Council is located at attractive riverside offices close to Guildford Town Centre, a short walk from the station. We offer the benefits of hybrid working although presence in the office will be required for part of the week or as required for operational reasons. As a Council, we offer many employee benefits including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave and flexible working scheme and a good work life balance. For further information please visit: <a href=\"https://guildford.gov.uk/article/21403/Staff-benefits-and-pension\">Staff benefits and pension - Guildford Borough Council</a>.</p>\n<p>If you require further information on the role please contact Laura Howard or Riaan van Eeden, Joint Interim Planning Policy Leads on <a href=\"mailto:Laura.Howard@guildford.gov.uk\">Laura.Howard@guildford.gov.uk</a> or <a href=\"mailto:Riaan.VanEeden@guildford.gov.uk\">Riaan.VanEeden@guildford.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note: The Council may choose to undertake interviews and fill the position during the advertisement period. Should this be the case, the Council will close the advertisement prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants are encouraged to make submissions as early as possible. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Wednesday 11 June 2025 or an earlier date if the Council secures a candidate prior to the closing date.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n</div>\n<p><strong>About Guildford</strong></p>\n<p>Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.  To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,724 to £31,724","publishDate":"2025-05-20T14:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e765ce93-c14e-4603-8407-76d4112837f1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"044381e0-36c0-4c13-a01f-cd92cc9cab6c","title":"Senior/Principal Planning Officer","employer":"Elmbridge Borough Council","department":"","location":"Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Senior/Principal Planning Officer </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Development Management, Planning and Environmental Health</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £45,796 - £55,939 (Scale 36-45) </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 9am on Monday 16 June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: w/c 30 June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What does it take to be a planner at Elmbridge?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Commitment? 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You will be supporting our customers and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area.</p>\n<p>Elmbridge is one of the busiest local planning authorities in the country and sets very high standards for the delivery of planning decisions within Government targets.  With land values that rival London and a population of 135,000, we will provide you with an interesting and challenging step in your career.</p>\n<p><strong>About us</strong></p>\n<p>We know we ask a lot, but the good news is that we give a lot too.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Learning and development:</strong>\n<ul>\n<li>We will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan for you.</li>\n<li>You will meet people in the team who have completed Masters, been promoted within the team and have taken on other professional qualifications.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexibility:</strong>\n<ul>\n<li>We know hybrid working is here to stay and we will discuss the right mix of home and office for you.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Wellbeing:</strong>\n<ul>\n<li>When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees, from mindfulness to mental health support, the options are there for you.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>The package</strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Not forgetting our excellent pension and ‘Thrive’ package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses. There is also free employee parking.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What else?</strong></p>\n<p>We encourage you to read more on us and if you have any queries please give us a call.</p>\n<p>Here are some reading options to help you with your decision making:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/jobs-work-experience-and-volunteering</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/elmbridge-borough-council/?viewAsMember=true\">Our LinkedIn page</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you would like to talk to us about the role, please give Paul our Development Manager a call on 01372 474808.</p>\n<p><strong>What are you waiting for?</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary: £45,796 - £55,939 (Scale 36-45)","publishDate":"2025-05-19T07:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0b30888c-49d8-4ea6-9476-2bf8f5566055.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8730ab67-74da-474b-a90b-e6b315512ace","title":"Senior Planning Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Senior Planning Officer Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27641 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Growth & Environment </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £37,035 + £1,591 market enhanced payment progressing to £40,476 + £2,232 market enhanced payment per annum </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 16-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Planning Officer<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa - pay award pending<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Farnham House, Stevenage (but with home working)<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>The Development Management Team has responsibility for determining, monitoring and enforcing planning applications for minerals and waste development as well as determining applications for the county council’s own development such as schools, day centres and fire & rescue facilities.</p><p>The team is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately working alongside developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. </p><h4>About the role</h4><p>As a member of our Development Management Team, you will have your own caseload for determining planning applications, a mix of Regulation 3 applications for the County Council’s own development, but also for minerals and waste development.</p><p>This will involve responding to pre-application enquiries and processing planning applications in accordance with the County Council’s policies and objectives. 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The Unit feeds into strategic planning matters as well as responding on the council’s behalf to large scale developments in technical fields such as aviation, HS2 and renewable energy production, either by engaging with major planning applications or Development Consent Orders.</p><p>The work of the team involves collaboration with developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. </p><p>The Spatial Planning Unit is part of the Growth and Environment Directorate. Together this brings together a wide range of planners and other specialist professionals with involvement in all forms and scales of development across Hertfordshire.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>The role will involve taking the lead on a number of the council’s priority projects. 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You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>The Post</strong></div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>You will lead the Planning Policy Team in implementing and reviewing our award-winning Local Plan, adopted in 2022, to support Brent’s continued sustainable growth agenda. The team is recognised and well-regarded for their role in the delivery the Council’s focus on place-making and a better Brent.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>You will continue its record of sustained delivery of planning policy documents, in what will be a changing and challenging London and national policy and legislative context. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<div>You will be someone who has a passion for planning and can communicate the positive change it can bring. You will have a record of delivery in planning policy, plans and good development, and the ability to motivate and support your team to do the same.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>You will be outward looking and able to work well with colleagues in planning, regeneration and the wider Council, partners and residents, as well as those in West London and London.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Closing date: 08 June 2025 (23:00)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information </strong></div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.</div>\n<div>\n<br> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. 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Planning Officer (Internal Candidates Only)

Medway Council

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Range 4 - £31,283 per annum

Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home. (On-Site)

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