Senior Planning Policy Officer

Job Description

Job Category : Professional
Client Location : Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £17.52

1. To take the lead on specific planning policy topic areas to include:

• Undertaking research and evidence gathering from a number of different sources both inside and outside the Council.
• Analysis of findings.
• Policy drafting.
• Appraisal and assessment of policies.

2. To contribute towards the monitoring, review and formulation of planning policy.
3. To represent the Authority at public examinations, inquiries and hearings.

4. To prepare and present reports to Committees, working parties and any other relevant meetings.

5. To contribute towards the monitoring of policies and proposals including the annual monitoring report.

6. To advise on the proposals and policies of other bodies (internal and external).

7. This position has a requirement for a Standard DBS Check.

8. Applicants should be able to pronounce Welsh personal and place names
correctly, and can give/ respond to basic greetings on the telephone or in person, or to be prepared to learn within a reasonable period.

9. To address health and safety policies and arrangements in a pro-active manner to ensure that a high standard of safe working practices are maintained.

10. To actively support and implement the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the Council’s Equalities Policy.

Experience
Previous experience of Planning Policy.
Experience of delivering excellent customer care.
Experience of dealing with elected members, statutory consultees, the private sector and the wider community.

Knowledge

A sound understanding of planning legislation and procedures.

Registrations, Qualifications &Training

Degree or equivalent in Planning or a planning related subject.
Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
IT literate.

Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to use GIS