Research Officer/Planner - HQ/Hybrid
- Location:
- Hq Main Building Council Headquarters Newtown StBoswells Melrose Roxburghshire, TD6 0SA
- Salary:
- £35,672.14 - £38,701.64 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Job Details
Grade: 8A
Hours: 35
Hourly Rate: £19.54 - £21.20
Salary: £35672.14 - £38701.64 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Recruitment Profile
An opportunity has arisen for a Research Officer/Planner within the Planning Policy & GIS team.
Reporting to the Planning Policy Lead Officer, you will establish and maintain effective systems for monitoring the information and research needs of the planning service, particularly contributing to the Development Plan preparation, monitoring and review process.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team, as we start work on the next Local Development Plan (LDP). You will join a dedicated team of Planning Officers, Community Place Planning & Regeneration Officers and GIS specialists.
Essential
Degree (or Diploma) in a social science-related discipline • OR Degree (or Diploma) in another field plus significant direct relevant job experience
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Deborah Armstrong by telephone on 01835 825584 or by email at deborah.armstrong@scotborders.gov.uk
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.