SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER (STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS)
The Opportunity
We are looking for a forward thinking, enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Planning Officer to join our customer focussed and proactive award-winning Development Management team.
The Senior Planning Officer will be specifically responsible for the delivery of strategic planning applications emanating from the council’s emerging Core Strategy Review. These include emerging proposals for an 80ha employment site at the New Stanton, and a 1,200 home urban extension of Kirk Hallam, in addition to other major and significant planning applications.
The post holder can work on a flexible basis. The working pattern and work location will be agreed with the successful candidate and can include arrangements to work predominantly from home.
About Us
Centrally located between Nottingham and Derby with good transport links, Erewash is a diverse borough encompassing the towns of Long Eaton and Ilkeston surrounded by the rural Green Belt. Our ambitious and focused work includes the delivery of around 6,600 new homes through the Erewash Core Strategy Review.
About You
You will need experience of dealing with a wide, diverse and interesting range of applications and associated work and have a problem-solving and proactive approach to delivering quality outcomes including complex and major applications.
As a committed team player, you need good written and verbal communication skills. Dealing with customers is an important part of the role and you must provide high quality customer service.
You must be eligible to be a full member of the Royal Town Planning Institute and hold a diploma or degree in Town Planning or equivalent.
Want to know more?
For an informal chat about this role or working for Erewash Borough Council please call Richard Snow, Development Manager on 0115 907 2204.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 2 February 2025.
How to Apply
You can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please click the ‘Apply for the JOB’ icon at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search