Senior Development Management Officer

Job Description

4Recruitment Services are seeking  Senior Development Management Officer for our client based in North Northamptonshire. 
   
The client has a choice of 4 office hubs, in Kettering/Thrapston/Corby/Wellingborough.
  
This role works across the functions of Planning Policy and Development Management and Enforcement. The post holder will fulfil allocated tasks and duties to meet the operational demands of the Planning Service.
  
The post holder will be required to:

• To implement the policies and procedures of the Council with regard to the management of development.
• Ensure the timely processing of planning submissions and related activities such as appeals, in accordance with national and local performance targets.
• To investigate, assess and take appropriate action in respect of alleged breaches of planning control to safeguard the environmental quality and amenities of North Northamptonshire, and maintain public confidence in the planning system.

  
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assisting in the validation of planning applications and other submissions.
• Dealing with a case load of some of the more significant planning applications, and/or alleged breaches of planning control, including the carrying out of site inspections, research, consultations and assessment of the case. Making appropriate recommendations in accordance with the policies of the Council under the direction of senior colleagues.
• Preparation of Committee reports on planning and other applications, to include presentation of reports at the Planning Committees.
• Preparing written reports and recommendations on enforcement cases, drafting enforcement notices and case closure documentation.
• Negotiating where appropriate to improve development proposals.
• Negotiating financial contributions with developers to meet infrastructure requirements.
• Providing advice and assistance to the public, prospective applicants, and others about more complex planning proposals. Providing effective customer liaison and information to all in actual and alleged breaches of planning control.
• Liaison with other sections of the service, other sections of the Council and other bodies to ensure full consideration is given to all factors relating to proposed developments and/or a joined-up corporate approach to enforcement in the public interest.
• Preparation of statements and representing the Council as an expert planning witness at hearings, inquiries or in Court.
• Dealing with service complaints (where appropriate) in accordance with the Council’s corporate complaints procedure; assisting the Local Government Ombudsman where necessary in their investigations.

  
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification to allow access to Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).
• Licentiate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).
• Demonstration of extended experience either of being responsible for a range of non-major planning applications, or planning policy projects.
• Understanding of the English Planning System.

  
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
  
To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on 0800 988 6307 or email  gpadmin@4recruitmentservices.com.