Principle Planning Officer needed in North London £40.24ph ref 1193254

Job Specifics –  Skills, Experience and Competencies

Essential:

1. Ability to draw upon a sound understanding of planning knowledge and experience of planning matters and casework

1. Experience of dealing with more complex planning applications within a local authority or private sector environment together with an Ability to carry a complex workload and produce complex reports and appeal statements

1. Ability to lead and support individuals within the team and work as an individual showing appropriate initiative.

1. Capable of establishing and managing effective and positive relationships within the Client and wider community.

1. Ability to organise and prioritise a wide range of tasks with conflicting pressures for completion.

1. Experience of leading or handling the full range of planning and enforcement appeals including those determined by pubic inquiry

1. A good understanding of IT and back office systems

1. Capable of positively contributing to the Services interface with the public, customers and developers, promoting a commitment to public service and local democracy as well a positive professional and personal image.

Qualification(s)*

1. A planning or land use related degree and/or planning diploma

1. Member of the RTPI

Other Special Requirements*

1. Minimum 5 years relevant and recent post qualification experience in a similar working environment

1. Ability to attend meetings outside normal working hours e.g. Planning Committee, Community Forum meetings

1. Ability to deputise for the Planning Decisions Manager in advising the Planning Committee

1. Driving License