Senior Planning Officer

Your new companyA Local Authority based in Lancashire is currently looking to appoint a Senior Planning Officer who will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the Council's Forward Planning Service.Your new role

• Prepare Rossendale's Local Plan and other associated documents, including the Authority Monitoring Report.
• Undertake and, where appropriate, supervise the preparation of the evidence base including appropriate analysis, associated with the above.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the legislative and guidance procedures relating to the formulation of planning policy documents.
• Represent the Council at meetings, public enquiries and examinations in respect of matters associated with the formulation of planning policy and development proposals.
• Prepare concise and coherent reports and other documents related to the work of the Forward Planning section and development of the Local Plan related documents.
• Represent the Council at cross district meetings & wider partnership groups.
• Maintain an understanding of the use and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for use in the formulation and presentation of documentation
• Manage documentation for the Council's website, acting as a web champion, ensuring the Planning service web pages remain relevant and timely.
• Engage with Neighbourhood Forums on the preparation of Neighbourhood Plans.
• Respond to correspondence and enquiries from elected members, members of the public and other service customers.

What you'll need to succeed

• Membership or eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Have a good knowledge of procedures relating to the production of Local Plan Documents, including Supplementary Planning Documents & Neighbourhood Plans.
• Have a good understanding of current town planning issues.
• Experience with computer based systems, including Microsoft Office, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) as well as manual and computerised planning record systems.
• The ability to deal with customers both internal and external 'face to face' and via telephone or email in a professional and timely manner.
• Experience of working as part of a team to deliver corporate and service initiatives and developing innovative solutions to problems.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively with professionals and non-specialists both verbally and in writing. The ability to build relationships and communicate with all levels within the Council.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to use my own initiative to organise and manage my own workload effectively.
• A commitment to developing and maintaining high levels of customer service in accordance with the Council's Customer Service Standards.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate the council's values and behaviours.
• Current Full Driving Licence

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working - 3 Days in the office
• Family-friendly policies
• On-site free parking
• Up to 31 days' annual leave
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Savings and loan scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Generous pension scheme

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