Planning Validation Officer

Job Description

Planning Validation OfficerRickmansworth, UKSalary: £24,439 to £25,880 per annum inclusive of London weightingContract: PermanentHours: Up to 37 hours per week. Requests for part-time or flexible working will be considered.Office Location: Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. However, regular home workingwill be expected.Closing Date: 9 February 2022Overview:The Development Management department at Three Rivers District Council is offering a permanent Planning Officer position within its Development Management team. The job offers an ideal opportunity to learn with a forward-looking authority that has an excellenttrack record of commitment to preserving and enhancing the quality of the District, as well as investing in our staffs learning and development. This is a full-time role, but part time and flexible working applications will be considered.We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with environmental awareness and an interest in planning who is willing to develop their career and make an important positive contribution to the local area.Three Rivers District Council is a high-achieving organisation at the leading edge of public services. The Development Management service achieves excellent results and continues to strive for excellence with investment in the development of the service. Staffand ICT are central to our continuing success.On the fringe of London, the District is experiencing significant development pressure, with a huge variety of planning application types and sizes. The District has a varied built and natural environment including 22 conservation areas, numerous listed buildingsand a large number of designated wildlife sites. Much of the District is within the Metropolitan Green Belt and part is within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We promote the highest standards of design through negotiation and proactive work.Skills and Experience:The role includes the responsibility for the validation of planning and related applications and the provision of technical support as required to support the function of the Department, including assisting with the processing of planning and related applications.The role will require strong verbal, written and presentation skills and candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle a diverse and competing workload and work to tight deadlines. Good interpersonal skills will also be necessary,as will be liaising and negotiating with the public, external agents and organisations, Council Members and other Council departments.What we offer:We offer a competitive package which includes up to 28 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with 5 years service), Local Government Pension Scheme, free staff parking, leisure and travel discounts and consideration will be given for paid professionalmembership subscriptions and development and future training opportunities to become a qualified Planning Officer.Possession of a clean driving licence and daily access to personal transport is desirable.For an informal discussion contact Claire Westwood, Adam Ralton or Matthew Roberts (Development Management Team Leaders) on .A basic DBS check will be carried out for this post.