Senior Planning Officer and Planning Officer (maternity cover)
We are looking for two dedicated and highly motivated professionals to join our National Park planning team for the next 12 months. Working in an exceptionally beautiful and scenic part of the country, you can expect to deal with a wide range of planning applications, appeals and related enquiries, supported by an up-to-date Local Plan.
For the senior position, you will already have experience of working in a planning team with excellent communication and negotiation skills. The planning officer role would suit someone looking to broaden their planning career. Alternatively, you may be considering a career change or are just about to embark on your planning career after recently graduating.
Based in Lymington, we support flexible working and a blended mix of office and home working. We also offer a range of other benefits including a generous contributory Local Government pension, paid Membership fees to the RTPI and plenty of training and development opportunities.
Senior Planning Officer – salary range is £40,605 – £45,926 per annum.
Planning Officer – salary range is £25,246 – £40,605. This is a career graded role and appointment within the salary range will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Chartered town planners with relevant experience can expect to be appointed towards the top of the scale. Both roles require a valid driving licence.
To apply, please refer to the documents on the right and submit your CV and covering email by 10am on 5 June 2024.
Interviews: 19 June 2024
If you would like to discuss the position further, please get in touch with our Principal Planning Officer natalie.walter@newforestnpa.gov.uk or call 01590 646614 during normal office hours.
