Planning Officer: Shape Local Development & Policy

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Planning Officer to process planning applications and provide development advice. The role includes preparing and presenting reports, contributing to planning policies, and engaging with the community and developers. Candidates should have an accredited planning qualification or degree and demonstrate a customer-focused approach. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in processing planning applications and providing development advice.
• Capability to prepare and present planning reports for the committee.
• Ability to manage a varied workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process various types of planning applications and monitor development consents.
• Present the Council's case at appeals, inquiries, and hearings.
• Prepare reports for the Planning Committee and liaise with other Council sections.

Skills

Customer focused approach

Team collaboration

Planning enforcement

Education

Accredited planning qualification or degree in a related field

Job description

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Planning Officer to process planning applications and provide development advice. The role includes preparing and presenting reports, contributing to planning policies, and engaging with the community and developers. Candidates should have an accredited planning qualification or degree and demonstrate a customer-focused approach. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.