Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer

Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer

37 hours per week

Likely appointment ranges:

Senior Planning Officer £34,474p.a.– £38,276 p.a.

Planning Officer £27,991- £34,474p.a.

Salary within range dependent on experience, qualifications and evidence of continuous professional development

About the role

Are you looking to move forward and develop your Town Planning career? Or perhaps you are looking for your first opportunity to start your career in Planning?

If you have a Town Planning (or related) degree or are due to graduate with one in 2023, then an opportunity as a Planning Officer is a fantastic opportunity to build a strong career in Planning.

For a Senior Planning Officer role, you would be expected to have strong comparable practical planning experience in a Local Authority. You would be given a case load of interesting and more complex cases and plenty of chances to further develop your skills.

We are a friendly and ambitious Development Management team who have a great track record in delivering projects and are looking for a positive individual to join our team. We have an up to date local plan and an otherwise full team with all permanent staff.

Most of all, we are seeking a confident, self-motivated and diplomatic person with a ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to deliver positive outcomes for the future of the Borough. You should be able to provide clear and accurate advice to stakeholders and show excellent customer care, verbal and written skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working 7am-7pm & Flexi-leave
• 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

Our modern offices, based in Surrey on the edge of London, are in Addlestone town centre and near the M25. Addlestone has a new cinema, Waitrose and gym within walking distance.

How to apply

For more information on the Tree Officer role and to apply please visit the council website.

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources who will be able to assist you.

The Council is happy to receive applications from individuals who are interested in part-time work. If you are interested in working part time hours please state your preferred working pattern in the ‘additional information’ section of the application form.

If you would like to find out more about the role or working with us please contact Victoria Gibson (Development Manager - Victoria.Gibson@runnymede.gov.uk ) or Ashley Smith (Corporate Head of Development Management & Building Control – Ashley.smith@runnymede.gov.uk )

Closing Date: 29th May 2023 at 11:59pm

Interview Date: TBD