Planning Officer (Career Graded)

We are looking for a motivated and skilled planning professional to join our South Holland District Council Planning Service as a Planning/Senior Planning Officer (Career Graded).

This is a career graded role, with opportunity to progress from Planning Officer to Senior Planning Officer. Applicants interested in all levels of the role are encouraged to apply. You will work closely with the Principal Planning Officer and Development Management Lead to contribute to a positive, high performing planning service.

This role would suit someone looking to start a career in planning OR in an existing planning role and looking to take the next step OR newly or soon to be qualified or graduated and looking for a position OR someone looking to expand their experience.

Please refer to the Job Profile Document to see details on how we plan to support the career progression of this role. Salaries are:

Planning Officer- 31,586 - 35,235 per annum
Senior Planning Officer- 36,124 - 40,476 per annum

Our Planning Team is committed to creating sustainable, vibrant communities with a key focus on people and place. If you are looking for a role where you will play a key part in providing a high quality planning service that delivers economic growth, regeneration and housing, contributing to the vision for South Holland and the Partnership we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a range of planning applications, including minor and major developments.
• Providing planning advice to internal stakeholders, developers, members and residents.
• Attend and present at planning committee as necessary.
• Work collaboratively at all levels to provide an effective and efficient delivery of service.

This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution.
• Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flu Jabs.
• Free Eye Test voucher.
• Flexible Working Policy.
• Agile Working Policy.
• Car mileage reimbursement.
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities.
• Long Service Recognition.

Certain restrictions may apply.

About Us:

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovative areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.