Principal Development Officer Contract Full Time

Principal Development Officer needed in based in Bolton and the salary is £18.00 ph PAYE  

This is a full time temporary role. 

Employer Reference: 0005 022A / 1

 This role will involve:

• To effectively support and review the management of the work of the Planning Control service in accordance with the Team Leader competency model (including leadership, putting customers at the heart of what we do, implementing our vision, engaging others, communicating powerfully, changing culture, developing and managing people, and continually improving performance).
• To ensure the team discharges the client’s liabilities and responsibilities and ensure that related decisions and advice are provided in accordance with all relevant legislation, policy and professional standards and maintain accurate records:-
• To ensure compliance of developments, land and property in the Borough with all current and emerging planning legislation and policy;
• To provide appropriate advice as necessary regarding planning applications, enforcement, information or sustainable development and related matters, and associated charges, including negotiating with applicants and others; and
• To evaluate and make recommendations on more complex planning and related applications or enforcement issues, environmental impact assessments, minerals or waste matters.
• To evaluate and make decisions on less complex planning and related applications or enforcement issues.
• Prepare and review supplementary planning documents, policy notes, development briefs or other appropriate planning documents, including those in support of development plan preparation and the Local Development Framework as requested by the Chief Planning Officer.
• Prepare and review statements for appeals, and attend and give evidence at inquiries and hearings, as required.

Ideally candidates will have:

• The ability to provide appropriate advice on the full range of planning matters based on up-to-date technical knowledge and advanced theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge, both internally to senior managers and externally.
• Awareness and working knowledge of the statutory Legislative Framework for the Development Management service
• The ability to analyse varied and highly complex situations, technical planning issues effectively and make recommendations for action to the Director, Executive Member(s), or Committees or make final delegated decisions.
• Awareness, understanding of, and the ability to use and develop ICT and GIS systems to make full use of appropriate software and hardware in the development of the Section.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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