Development Management Case Officer (PO2121)

Job description

Location : Appletree Court, Lyndhurst and flexible hybrid working

Hours : 37 hours per week

Salary :   Scale 4 / 5 – (£23,858 up to £30,364 per annum) + essential car user allowance £1239 per annum (£103.25 per month).

Starting salary will reflect level of previous experience and qualifications.

Are you interested in a career in Planning? Would you like the opportunity to help deliver high quality development in one of the most attractive areas of the country?

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to work in our busy Development Management team. This role provides an exciting opportunity to either start a career within Planning or develop your existing skills. You will enjoy the challenge of working within a high performing, bustling team, handling a varied case load of planning applications, enquiries and related matters.

Your responsibilities will include visiting sites, assessing planning proposals against council policy and planning legislation, and presenting your own planning applications to the Planning Committee.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital for this role, as you will give advice and guidance to the general public and consult other authorities, organisations and departments.

You will also need to possess strong analytical and judgment skills in order to interpret information, data and plans.

It is desirable, but not essential, for the successful candidate to have a recognised degree level qualification in planning or a related subject - or have experience of working within a planning office environment. However, we would also like to hear from you if you meet the essential criteria of the role, have a keen interest in the environment, and consider that you have the aptitude, approach and attitude that would enable you to flourish within our planning service.

For the right candidate who can demonstrate aptitude and enthusiasm for the role we could offer training for a planning or postgraduate qualification.

Benefits include :

• Smarter Flexible Working and newly modernisation office accommodation
• 23-25 days leave (minimum) plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.
• Local Government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories

This role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

If you think this role could be for you, we would love to hear from you. CVs and additional information will only be accepted as supporting documentation to a fully completed application form.

For an informal discussion please contact :

Judith Garrity (Development Management Team Leader) by phone 023 8028 5434 or

Ian Rayner (Development Management Team Leader) by phone 023 8028 5449

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Closing Date : Midnight on 31st October 2023

Anticipated Interview date : W / c 13th November 2023