Development Management Officer

Brackenberry

  • Kettering, Northamptonshire
  • £17.53-22.32 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in North Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of a Development Management Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.Rate of Pay: £17.53 - £22.32 per hourSummary:North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Development Management Officer to join its Planning Services team. This role will involve processing a range of smaller-scale planning applications, validating applications, and conducting site visits. The postholder will play a key role in supporting high-quality development outcomes in line with planning legislation, policy, and guidance.The ideal candidate will have strong experience in development management, be comfortable working independently on caseloads, and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.Responsibilities:
  • Validate planning applications to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Assess and process a range of planning applications, primarily small-scale developments.
  • Prepare reports and recommendations in accordance with planning policy and relevant legislation.
  • Conduct site visits and post site notices as required (candidates must be willing and able to travel).
  • Liaise with applicants, agents, statutory consultees, and the public regarding planning proposals.
Qualifications:
  • Relevant degree or qualification in Town Planning or a related field.
Requirements:
  • Experience in development management within a local authority or planning consultancy.
  • Understanding of planning law, national policy, and local development frameworks.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines.
Please note:
  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.#RQ1560432

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