Planning Officer (Hybrid) Full Time Temporary

Planning Officer (Hybrid) needed in Grays, £30ph PAYE – Reference: RQ1198017

1. The general duties and responsibilities of the postholder will fall within the following general areas, subject to the overall direction, policy guidelines and specific instructions of the Strategic Lead and senior officers.
2. Assist in ensuring the Development Management Team fulfils the commitments, mission and objectives of Planning Services and the Client as a whole.
3. Ensuring that all procedures are followed and that all targets are met.
4. To be acquainted with the various Acts relating to the Client’s statutory responsibilities with regard to planning matters, including the relevant legislation, orders, circulars and policies.
5. Keeping abreast with changes in such legislation and Government advice and making the necessary changes to practice and procedures arising therefrom.
6. Maintaining a customer orientated approach including fostering good relations with stakeholders and local interest groups, including Forums, where required.
7. Dealing with the processing of a range of planning applications; ensuring validity, visiting sites, analysing planning history, carrying out consultations, assessment and drafting of recommendations. Where required supporting and working with Senior and Principal Officers on caseloads. Assisting Enforcement Officers where required in relation to particular cases and site visits.
8. Meeting applicants or their agents regarding applications or draft proposals by way of the Client’s pre-application service, carrying out negotiations and giving advice on the Council’s policies as they affect development proposals. 

9. Dealing with members of the public regarding planning enquiries, as appropriate.
10. Drafting letters and preparing reports on planning and other applications and associated matters.
11. Liaising and providing information or advice to other sections of the Directorate, other Client Directorates, Client Members, members of the public and outside bodies and organisations.
12. Attending meetings, including meetings of the Client and its Committees (including committee site visits), as required by the Development Management senior officers and ensuring that any necessary action arising from discussions at such meeting are dealt with by Planning Services and is carried out properly and expeditiously.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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