Planning Officer

Planning OfficerDulverton, TA22About UsExmoor National Park is a unique and beautiful part of the country. Our vision is to ensure Exmoor National Park has a thriving, living landscape and is a place where people can enjoy and benefit from Exmoor’s special qualities and sustainable communities.We are now looking for a Planning Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.The Benefits- Salary of £31,586 - £35,235 per annum- 30 days’ holiday per annum, plus Bank Holidays- Paid sickness leave- Local Government Pension Scheme- Flexible working optionsThis is an incredible opportunity for a dedicated planning professional with a passion for conservation and sustainable development to join our unique and community-focused organisation. Here, you will gain valuable experience, allowing you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the environment and local communities throughout Exmoor.What's more, your work will play a crucial role in safeguarding Exmoor’s natural and cultural heritage for future generations. So, if you're keen on this role, read on and apply today!The RoleAs a Planning Officer, you will provide effective and community-focused planning services to conserve and enhance the natural and built environment of the National Park.Specifically, you will manage the impact of developments on Exmoor’s special qualities, ensuring they contribute to the social and economic wellbeing of communities. You will work to targets and deliver a professional and friendly service to applicants and service users.Additionally, you will:- Process planning, listed building, and other applications within statutory deadlines- Negotiate with applicants and agents to align proposals with policies- Act as the first point of contact for the public- Offer guidance and advice in person, on-site and via letter, phone and email- Draft reports and present them to planning committees - Monitor development sites to ensure compliance with planning conditions- Investigate alleged breaches of planning controlAbout YouTo be considered as a Planning Officer, you will need:- A degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent experience- An RTPI qualification or be working towards it- An understanding of National Park purposes and planning in protected landscapes- The ability to manage workloads and meet statutory deadlines- Strong communication skills and the ability to work objectively in challenging situations- A UK driving licence to travel to remote rural locations without access to public transportThe closing date for this role is the 27th of November 2024.Other organisations may call this role Development Officer, Community Development Officer, Town and Country Planner, Countryside Planning Officer, Regional Planner Conservation Planner, or Environmental Planner.Webrecruit and Exmoor National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to apply your skills to conserve and enhance Exmoor as a Planning Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.