Senior Planning Officer

Service Care Solutions is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to manage a diverse workload of planning applications, present cases to the Planning Committee, and defend decisions on appeal. You'll provide professional advice on pre-application proposals and general planning queries.

This role also involves handling larger, more complex applications, supervising junior staff, and deputizing for the team manager when needed.

1. Pre-Application Advice:

   • Offer guidance on development proposals, aligning with national planning policies.

2. Application Management:

   • Oversee a caseload from consultation to final recommendations, meeting quality standards and deadlines.

3. Appeals:

   • Prepare and present cases during appeals, adhering to Planning Inspectorate standards.

4. Query Response:

   • Address planning-related inquiries from the public and team members promptly.

5. Records Maintenance:

   • Keep records accurate and up-to-date per service standards.

6. Committee and Meeting Participation:

   • Provide professional advice at Planning Committee and stakeholder meetings.

7. Team Collaboration:

   • Work with other teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.

8. Supervision:

   • Mentor and supervise junior planning staff.

9. Deputizing:

   • Step in for the team manager as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in planning
• Good understanding of national planning policies.
• Proven ability to handle complex cases and supervise staff.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Hona on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)