Development Management Planning Advisor - 5814
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South East
Chichester , Romsey , Worthing
Chichester Office, Romsey Office, Guildbourne House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Planning
£26,869 (pro-rata)
We’re looking for someone to help us influence the lives and communities of people across Hampshire, IOW, East and West Sussex through our input into the planning system and our work with others.
As a Development Management Planning Advisor you’ll:
• deal with high risk and complex planning applications and pre-application enquiries;
• input to Local Plans and other strategic plans
• work with internal colleagues to understand environmental pressures and opportunities associated with development and translate these into clear messages for external customers;
• build strong relationships with a range of customers including Local Planning Authority staff, developers, consultants and our Defra family;
• be up to date on the latest planning framework.
As a Development Management Planning Advisor you’ll:
• deal with high risk and complex planning applications and pre-application enquiries;
• input to Local Plans and other strategic plans
• work with internal colleagues to understand environmental pressures and opportunities associated with development and translate these into clear messages for external customers;
• build strong relationships with a range of customers including Local Planning Authority staff, developers, consultants and our Defra family;
• be up to date on the latest planning framework.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Sustainable Places Team for Hampshire, Sussex and IOW. We’re a small team of 9 responsible for gaining positive outcomes through our input into the planning system: promoting sustainable development, managing flood risk, remediating land contamination, improving water quality and encouraging biodiversity.
We work with others to make sure new and existing developments have minimal environmental impact and well planned environmental infrastructure.
We work with others to make sure new and existing developments have minimal environmental impact and well planned environmental infrastructure.
To be a successful Development Management Planning Advisor you will need to have experience of dealing with Town & Country Planning case work, have a proven track record of excellent customer service, be capable of effective working within teams and possess good communication and IT skills.
You should also have excellent organisational skills and be able to work to deadlines prioritising your work. Ideally you will be a member, or working towards membership, of the RTPI or have a relevant qualification.
A clean driving licence is preferable
You should also have excellent organisational skills and be able to work to deadlines prioritising your work. Ideally you will be a member, or working towards membership, of the RTPI or have a relevant qualification.
A clean driving licence is preferable
Closing Date: 21st July 2017 at 23:55 hours
For further details please contact Line Manager, Sally Taviner on Tel: 07771 625942 or by email: sally.taviner@environment-agency.gov.uk
For further details please contact Line Manager, Sally Taviner on Tel: 07771 625942 or by email: sally.taviner@environment-agency.gov.uk
21/07/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
until 31 March 2018
Managing the Agency’s Interaction in the Land Use Planning Process
Effectively co-ordinates the Environment Agency's response to planning consultations to protect & enhance the environment
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addressing the needs of internal and external customers and providing rapid and effective responses. Seeking to continually improve quality and standards of excellence from a customer perspective
Influences and Persuades Others
Realising the importance of influence in achieving outcomes. Using appropriate interpersonal styles to secure actions, change others’ views, gain agreement or affect the outcome of negotiations.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.