We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Thurrock to assist with the appointment of a Planning Officer, on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £28.60 - £37.58 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• Assist in ensuring the Local Plan Team fulfils the commitments, mission and objectives of Planning Services and the Council as a whole.
• Ensuring that all procedures are followed and that all targets are met.
• To be acquainted with the various Acts relating to the Council's statutory responsibilities with regard to planning matters, including the relevant legislation, orders, circulars and policies.
• Keeping abreast with changes in such legislation and Government advice and making the necessary changes to practice and procedures arising therefrom.
• Maintaining a customer orientated approach including fostering good relations with stakeholders and local interest groups, including Forums, where required.

Qualifications:

• Town Planning or relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Articulate and able to communicate reasoned arguments and analyse complex issues effectively both in writing and verbally to a wide variety of people, groups and organisations
• Knowledge and experience of the processes and practices involved in the preparation and adoption of effective Local Plans.

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.

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