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Senior Planning TechnicianBorough of Lewisham • London, England, UK
Senior Planning Technician

Senior Planning Technician

Borough of Lewisham • London, England, UK
30+ days ago
Salary
£40,404.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where your work makes a meaningful difference to our vibrant and diverse communities.

Lewisham is proud of its long history of welcoming people from all over the world and its recognition as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary. As we continue to grow and evolve we are committed to shaping neighbourhoods that are inclusive resilient and well designed.

Introduction
Do you want to be involved in the providing technical and administration support across the whole of the planning service with a particular focus on the validation of a varied range of work that ranges from award winning residential extensions and developments work contributing to our ambitious small sites programme and supporting the growth of our high streets.

Then this role is for you join our high-performing nationally Gold Rated planning team.

From Lewisham Town Centre with its major shopping centre and market Deptfords nightlife to Blackheaths village atmosphere and the woodlands of Beckenham Place Park Lewisham is one of Londons most diverse and rapidly evolving areas. We now have a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking town planner to use designled densification to help create and shape vibrant well-designed neighbourhoods where people can truly thrive.

Our newly adopted Local Plan has a vision for the borough to 2040 and we have huge ambition for new housing growth and investment in our places.

As principally a validation officer youll be responsible for the administration processing and validating a wide range of planning applications and the organisation of planning appeals. Were seeking motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are passionate about planning and can make a difference in customer service.
Whats the role

You will manage the full process of validation for planning applications and appeals and be working as part of a supportive team.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting Planning in the validation registration and consultation of planning applications.
  • Providing validation advice to customers agents and members of the public.
  • Monitoring and co-ordination of planning appeals
  • Assisting in the organisation and preparation of Public Inquiries and Hearings.

You will also be involved in projects and maybe required to partake in other administration work within the Planning Service.

Whats in it for you
You will gain substantial experience in the validation of planning applications and the handling of appeals with excellent training opportunities.

The council also offers a range of generous benefits including:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Season ticket and bicycle loans
  • Subsidised gym memberships and
  • Supportive staff networks
What were looking for

You will be an administration officer with relevant experience who has an appreciation of national and local validation requirements and can work independently managing a range of competing demands with initiative. Strong interpersonal skills are essential as the role involves working closely with applicants residents consultants and colleagues across the council.

You should bring:

  • Good organisational written and verbal communication and IT skills
  • Ability to prioritise and allocate work to meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail ensuring accuracy and consistency in planning validation and advice for various customers.
Location
The role is based at Laurence House Catford with hybrid working (minimum two days a week in the office currently Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and from home on a regular basis.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job please contact

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Salary

40404 - 41637 per annum (SO1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at We are recognised by the Mayor of London with the Good Work Standard having Excellent status which recognised our commitment to fair working and pay conditions and all-round support offers.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service Lewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please emailand an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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Employment Type : Full-Time
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Yearly Salary Salary: 40404 - 41637
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