Planning Officer/Lead Planning Officer

Job Description

* Please note we are currently seeking to fill only one of the vacancies detailed below at this time*

1. Planning Officer/Grade 7 - £38,158 - £41,260  or  2. A Lead Planning Officer/  Grade 8 - £42,994 - £46,534 

The post being progressed will be determined following completion of the recruitment process.

Are you a passionate, proactive and experienced planner looking to make a real difference in local communities?

These exciting roles play a key part in the delivery of placemaking outcomes in West Dunbartonshire and will work as part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team to delivery strategic development.

What You’ll Do:

Working closely with the Development Management Team Leader you will support the delivery of major and strategic development sites; Process local applications and related consents; Implement local and national planning priorities; Work with Development Planning colleagues, developers, communities and key stakeholders to deliver the aspirations and development opportunities identified within the Local Development Plan; Process enquiries related to suspected breaches of planning control;

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking excellent communicators who have a passion for planning and commitment to delivering for the communities of West Dunbartonshire.

You’ll need:

Experience within a planning background, ideally within a Development Management setting. A relevant planning degree or equivalent.

Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is required for the Grade 8 post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/