Planning Officer

Job Title: Planning Officer

Job Type: Contract – 3 month ongoing

Location: Rugby (Hybrid)

Rate of Pay: PAYE £28.83/hr, Umbrella £40/hr

Responsibilities

• Deal with a range of submissions including planning applications, Advertisement Consents, Certificate of Lawfulness applications, prior approval notifications and Listed Building Consents.
• Provide planning advice and support to fellow officers.
• Negotiate Section 106 agreements.
• Provide pre-application advice on a range of proposals, acting as well as coordinating the views of relevant stakeholders.
• Carry out site visits, surveys, investigations and research work in connection with pre-application, applications, post-application work, enforcement investigations and appeals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the UK planning system dealing with a variety of applications and consents.
• Knowledge of current UK planning legislation.
• A relevant degree in Town Planning or professional qualification.
• Effective communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with members of the public, Councillors and other third parties by letter, telephone, e-mail and face-to-face.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday).
• Weekly pay with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution after 3 months continuous service.
• On-going assignments.
• Free access to Health Assured scheme for employee and family.
• Free online training access.

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