Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
06/06/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/06/2022 23:59
Salary:
Grade 9 £29,174 to £32,798
Job Category:
Planning / Building Control
Employment Location:
County Hall, Durham
Further Information
Durham County Council is the largest council in the North East, we have a budget of around 1.3 billion and a workforce of over 14,000 to help us deliver outstanding services to our customers.
Our Regeneration, Economy & Growth Service have an extensive remit, part of that falls to our Development Management Service. Durham has recently benefited from £3.6 billion worth of major inward investment and we’re proud to say that our Development Management Service have been fundamental in supporting delivery of that.
The role
As a result of internal promotion, we are looking to add a Planning Officer to our team.
The planning team manage over 4000 planning applications per year so we are looking for someone who can progress projects at pace with minimal supervision.
You will be an independent thinker who is able to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes, you will be operating in what can be a very challenging landscape so the ability to influence and adapt will be key.
Skills and experience
We are looking for someone who can:
• Work within tight parameters ensuring targets and deadlines are met
• Work collaboratively with peers to deliver exceptional services to customers
• Work flexibly
• Respond quickly to changing demands
• Make effective and timely decisions
Your expertise should come with a town planning qualification or relevant experience including the processing of planning enquiries, planning applications and related matters.
Our offer
We offer a comprehensive rewards and benefits package which includes a generous annual leave entitlement of 26 days excluding banks holidays, contributory career average pension scheme, robust induction programme and ongoing training and development. We also offer additional benefits including access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme and a range of discounts including gym membership. North East Jobs - Durham County Council - Benefits and rewards
Is this the role for you?
If you think this could be the role for you, we’d welcome your application, if however, you feel you would benefit from some additional information or have questions that you need answering, please contact Sarah Eldridge on 03000 263968 or Sarah.eldridge@durham.gov.uk
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
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Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services on 03000 263154/264469/264086 or email PESREG@durham.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.