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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Bradford. Are looking for a Planning Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role:  Planning Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 3 months (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Bradford
Office Based/Hybrid: TBC
Rate of Pay: £50p/h (Umbrella inside IR35)

Short Brief/Requirement:
To contribute to and prepare a range of planning policy documents to maintain an up to date and effective Local Plan for the District, which provides a sustainable development strategy which addresses the District’s priorities and meets statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and prepare Local Plan Documents ( including Neighbourhood Plans) and Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) and other planning information in delivery of the Local Development Scheme and other agreed priorities
• Preparing evidence for Examinations in Public and Inquiries ( including Section 78 of the Town & Country Planning Act and Compulsory Purchase Order), acting as an expert witness for the Council.
• Understanding fully the policies and proposals of the Local Plan and related planning documents (SPDs & Neighbourhood Plans) and to explain and interpret them to colleagues, members, third parties and the general public.
• Understanding Local Plan, corporate, sub regional and Government performance information requirements, contributing to and leading on maintaining appropriate data and collection systems and providing information in accordance with timeframes.
• Monitoring legislation, statutory instruments, circulars and planning guidance as required for your work area to deliver an efficient, effective and up to date service and coordinating and contributing to the formulation of the Councils response to any government consultations and their implications for the service.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Planning Officer or equivalent 
• Educated to degree level and eligible for election to corporate membership of Royal Town Planning Institute, Royal Institute of British Architects of other relevant organisation.
• 3 years (post eligibility for election as corporate member – not student member – of relevant professional institute) in planning  (with a focus on Local Plan and planning policy)

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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