Town Planner

Venesky‑Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Ayr, is currently looking to recruit x 2 Planners (Planning Strategy) for an initial 3‑month contract on a rate of £45,369 – £47,705 annum. This role can be fully remote.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and be resident in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a best‑value culture
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive working environment within which regular performance review takes place and undertake further training as appropriate
• Ensure safe working practices so the health, safety and welfare of colleagues are not jeopardised
• Participate in the implementation of effective operational plans to meet the objectives of the service
• Assist in meeting appropriate operational and other statutory targets
• Prepare, monitor and review Local Development Plans, Supplementary Guidance and other planning policy documents, and undertake all related activities, including representing the organisation as appropriate
• Provide development plan / planning policy advice and opinions to all stakeholders
• Undertake survey work, data collection and analysis, and present the results
• Manage databases, including housing, business, industry, retailing and other relevant topics to meet the requirements of the organisation in terms of the preparation, monitoring and review of its development plans and planning policies
• Contribute towards effective communication with other staff, customers and other agencies which interact with the organisation on development plan and planning policy matters, and liaise on consultations associated with policy / plan development
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of effective schemes of consultation / participation with the public, key agencies and relevant groups on development plan and planning policy matters
• Assist in discharging the other duties and responsibilities of the Planning Strategy Team, including tree protection and enforcement, natural heritage protection / management, built heritage protection / management, customer service and matters covered by the Environmental Assessment Acts
• Prepare written statements and act as planning expert witness for the purposes of planning appeals and other enquiries
• Contribute towards strategic corporate initiatives and liaise with relevant services on joint areas of work
• Assist in the provision of a research and information service, particularly those aspects that interface with the organisation’s customers
• Assist with implementing improvements to customer interfaces with the Planning & Building Standards Service functions
• Achieve personal performance plans and targets as determined by the organisation

Qualifications

Employment type

Seniority level

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