Planning Technician Fixed term to 31/12/2022
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/10/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 14/11/2021 23:59
Job Category:
Planning / Building Control
Employment Location:
County Hall
Further Information
Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of people in Northumberland? if you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you.
Who is NCC ?
World renowned as a visitor destination, Northumberland is also the ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. What better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than to sample it on an everyday basis?
Our Vision is: “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, and in which you can access the things you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”
Our Plan is to focus on:
Living - we want you to feel safe, healthy and cared for
Enjoying - we want you to love where you live
Connecting - we want you to have access to the things you need
Learning - we want you to achieve and realise your potential
Thriving - we want to attract more and better jobs
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The role
The service attracts circa 5,500 planning applications per year and you will be the case officer for a wide variety of planning applications at house-holder and minor level, as well as other ancillary applications and pre-application enquiries.
We are looking to appoint 1 Planning Technician to join our Development Management service.
To qualify for this role, a sound knowledge of Development Management processes and procedures is preferable and a sound understanding of the diverse functions of a large complex public organisation. You will be expected to manage a large caseload and be part of the fast-pace day-to-day functions of the department.
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees)
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles
Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
A commitment to work-life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, part-year working, and compressed hours
Car Leasing Scheme
A starting salary of £22,183 (£22,183 - £24,491 Band 5)
Please visit: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/About/Working-for-Northumberland-County-Council.aspx for more information regarding our benefits.
You will be supported by our friendly experienced team primarily based in our main office at Morpeth County Hall.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Judith.Murphy@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council Website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, your application process will be directed to our Taleo system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with Taleo, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘hr-empty@invalidemail.com’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.