Planning Officer (Local Council)

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Temporary
Location
Newtownards
Working Pattern
Full-time
Specialism
Planning
Industry
Government & Public Services
Pay
£34,434 - £36,363

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Ards & North Down Borough Council, Town Planning Officer, 12-24 month contract, Based in Newtownards.

Your new company

Hays Specialist Recruitment are working with our client, Ards & North Down Borough Council to source a Town Planner for a contract vacancy based in Newtownards.

Your new role

This is a 12-24 month contract to cover a secondment period.

Based from Ards & North Down BC’s office in Newtownards, you will work alongside an experienced team of Planning professionals while being supported and managed by the Service Unit Manager for Development Management.

The main purpose of the role is processing of planning applications, primarily householder/residential extensions, advertisement consents, listed building consents, non-material change applications and discharge of conditions applications.

A full job description can be provided.

What you'll need to succeed

A degree and minimum of 6 months experience working in a planning environment.

An HNC or equivalent qualification is held and a minimum of two years’ experience working in a planning environment.

AND

Experience in the preparation and presentation of planning application reports in relation to development and enforcement planning matters.

What you'll get in return

This vacancy provides a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a highly professional planning department.

Salary £34,434 - £36,363 / £18.39 - £19.42

Hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Paid annual leave

Weekly pay via BACS every Friday

Online timesheet submission via Hays Workspace

Retail discounts available via Hays Workspace including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S, Nike, Adidas and many more.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on 02890446900 or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Ards & North Down Borough Council, Town Planning Officer, 12-24 month contract, Based in Newtownards.

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