Senior Planning Officer

Job Category : Technical
Location : Council’s Main Offices, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L39 2DF, West Lancashire Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £18.86

Purpose of role

⦁ To assist in the efficient and effective day to day running of the
Council’s planning functions including Development Management, Heritage and Environment, Strategic Planning, Regeneration and Implementation.
⦁ The Council seeks to ensure workforce flexibility within the planning service and as a result planning officers may be posted within either of the above service areas depending on workload pressure

⦁ To contribute to providing a high quality planning, regeneration, heritage and environmental service to the borough

SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE

Technical knowledge and qualifications
RTPI recognised degree or equivalent in
Town Planning

Corporate member of RTPI

Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous experience in relevant planning work (private or public)

Experience of appearing as a planning witness in public inquiries/informal hearings

A good knowledge and understanding of Planning and Listed Building legislation and procedures

Political understanding & sensitivity

Knowledge of the development management and local plan making process

Able to read and interpret maps and plans

Knowledge of GIS mapping and Planning back office systems

Good general IT skills