Strategic Sites Planner - Person Specification

Job title: Strategic Sites Planner

Grade: Grade 8

Key requirements:

Priority 1 – Could not do the job without this

Priority 2 – Could not do the job without this, but provided have Priority 1 criteria, this could be developed in the job over an acceptable period

Priority 3 – Would enhance performance in the job, but is not essential

Qualifications  

1. A degree, master’s or equivalent in town planning or other relevant field. – Priority 1
2. Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or other relevant professional association. – Priority 1
3. A supplementary degree, masters, qualification or membership of an organisation that could assist in the undertaking of duties associated with this role. – Priority 3

Knowledge

1. An extensive working knowledge of the planning application process and the relevant legislative planning framework within which to operate. – Priority 1
2. A working knowledge of planning caselaw (and the planning legal system), development viability, and other relevant areas. – Priority 2
3. A working knowledge of the various planning application processes, such as the NSIP regime and the DCO process. – Priority 2
4. A knowledge of the planning enforcement system and the relevant processes and procedures. – Priority 3

Experience

4. Assessing/Consulting on major applications – Priority 1
5. Participation as an expert witness through the appeal process - Priority 2
6. Experience of presenting reports (or similar) to Planning Committee (or equivalent), senior management and Member Committees Priority 2
7. Experience of training, teaching, and supporting staff of all levels and capabilities. – Priority 3

Skills

8. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, plan, co-ordinate and review own work, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in a pressurised environment Priority 1
9. Verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to engage at all levels, including disseminating complex information in a digestible format in public and private settings – Priority 1
10. Adaptive, progressive, innovative, and flexible in approach to work and working practices and willing to undertake a range of tasks for the effective running of the department. Embraces a culture of continuous improvement Priority 1
11. To be able to drive, possess a current driving licence and provide a suitable vehicle for use at work Priority 1
12. Commercially minded with a focus on developing and maintaining future relations – Priority 2

 

 

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Last Updated on Friday, November 1, 2024