Blaby District Council Offices (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
Career graded at scale 3 and 4 £25,584 to £31,586 plus a Comprehensive Benefits Package including an Essential Car User Allowance
37 hours
Planning Officer
Two full-time positions available
Salary: Career graded at scale 3 and 4
£25,584 to £31,586 plus a Comprehensive Benefits Package including an Essential Car User Allowance
37 hours per week, Permanent
We are not your average local authority Planning department. We are a forward thinking, innovative, and a fun team; offering a great working environment, a wide range of projects, and career development opportunities.
The Development Services team within the Planning department are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the team as Planning Officers.
The role of a Planning Officer at Blaby District Council is wide ranging and rewarding. You will be managing a caseload of householder and minor planning applications from registration and consultation through to determination, dealing with customer enquiries and providing advice on the need for planning permission.
We want to hear from you if you are a graduate seeking your first career opportunity in Planning, or you are looking for a change in career, or you are looking to take your next step in your planning career. This is a career graded post which provides opportunities for continued development and progression.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and motivated and must work well in a team, be organised and able to prioritise. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to provide high levels of customer service.
For further details about the role see the Job Description and Person Specification
Benefits of working with us include a local government pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including a flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. To find out more, click on the link Employee benefits
We also support Hybrid working arrangements with a combination of on-site and home working subject to service delivery requirements.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 5th March 2025
Interview date: Monday 17th March 2025
Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email human.resources@blaby.gov.uk.
Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.