Planning Officer (Strategic Sites)

Planning Officer (Strategic Sites)

£37,741 to £41,182 (based on 37 hours per week) inclusive annual salary + essential car user allowance, market supplement of £1000 p/a, and up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution. 

18-month fixed term contract

Full-time 37 hours per week, part-time (minimum of 30 hours p/w) will also be considered

Flexible working options (including hybrid)

Job Ref: P2319

 

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Officer to support our Strategic Sites Team in delivering strategic scale development.  You will be directly involved in the full cycle of the planning process from engagement in Planning Performance Agreements at the pre application stage through to the consideration and determination of planning applications. The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively within a professional team for each project, supporting the Principal Officers, Deputy Team Leader, and Team Leader as appropriate. 

 

About you

You will be an enthusiastic and motivated town planner with a strong desire to engage in place making on a strategic scale. Educated to degree level in an appropriate subject, you will be either a member of or eligible to join the RTPI. You will have some relevant work experience in planning and will be looking to apply this experience to a new challenge.  You will be a strong team player who is well organised, articulate in spoken and written communication and able to take the initiative to help drive forward individual projects and the Team’s overall objectives.  

 

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

 

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.

Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers

• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

 

Additional Information

• Disability Confident
  We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
• Disclosure Checks
  This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency
  The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Ambrose, Strategic Sites Team Leader on ruth.ambrose@stalbans.gov.uk

 

To apply:

 

• Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:

 

• Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. 

 

• We are aware of the current technical issue when trying to attach a document to your application. We are working with our provider to resolve the issue, in the meantime please complete your application without attaching any document, once you have submitted your application you will receive an application reference number, using this reference number in the subject line , please send your CV/Supporting statement to recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk (Please note, without your application reference number we are unable to attach the documents)

 

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. 

 

For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

 

Closing date for applications: Thursday 12 December 2024

 

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: Wednesday 18 December 2024 (Please note invitations to interviews will be emailed out on Friday 13 December)

 

 

NOTE:  Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.