Planning Officer

Job Description

Job Title : Planning Officer
Job Category : Planning / Policy
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.61

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To be responsible for the processing of Development Management matters within an area based or function based team including responsibility for the handling of pre-application advice, planning applications, appeals and enforcement including negotiations with developers and other interested parties, securing financial and other community benefits through legal agreements.

To work in conjunction with the Area Team Leader in achieving timely, effective planning outcomes which uphold the Council’s Core Values and meet the challenges of Best Value and Comprehensive Performance Assessment.

To be accountable to the Area Team Leader for achieving agreed Service outcomes and personal appraisal targets.

To ensure statutory and legal obligations are delivered and communicated in a customer focussed manner, optimising available resources.

To provide advice and support to junior colleagues within the team as required.

To deputise for the Area Team Leader as required (P03)

To represent the Council as an expert spokesperson on issues related to their functional area of responsibility.(P03)

Knowledge

A knowledge and ability to promote and implement equal opportunities in accordance with Council guidelines. Short listing Criteria

Able to understand plans and drawing related to complex planning applications and projects.

Knowledge and ability to operate IT systems and equipment.

An extensive knowledge and understanding of planning legislation.

Knowledge of planning issues as they affect the inner city.

Knowledge of Best Value criteria. Short listing Criteria

Experience of developing AND/OR implementing service improvements projecting including understanding of Best Value and other quality assurance systems (P03)

Experience of ensuring the delivery of Planning Projects and or Development Management functions within agreed timescales and with quality outcomes.

Work related experience

Experience of providing services to customers and being accountable for these services.

Experience of a wide range of development control work, and the ability to deal with complex applications and/or projects.

Qualifications

A relevant qualification in Town Planning or equivalent which supports membership of the RTPI or a postgraduate qualification in a related discipline combined with relevant experience in the field of development management and evidence of commitment to attain a necessary relevant qualification in Town Planning. Mandatory

In depth post qualification experience in Planning of which a significant element relates to the Development Control process.