Planning Officer

Department of Place

Planning, Transportation & Highways

Planning Officer

Band 5 to PO1: £23,114 pa - £38,223 pa (Pro rata for Part Time Posts)

5 x 37 hours per week

Permanent

Based at Britannia House, Bradford

The Council is seeking to recruit to fill vacant posts in the Planning Service. Post holders will be required to process planning applications and appeals, and to give guidance to applicants, agents, the general public and members of the Council on matters related to the Planning Service. The role aims to contribution to the regeneration of Bradford and the achievement of a sustainable Metropolitan District, ensure the best practicable level of customer service and to contribute to the achievement of corporate and service targets.

Benefits include:

  • Adopting amongst the most flexible Local Authority working arrangements in the region. It is currently expected that you will be in the office two days a week, with the remaining time your own choice between working from home or working in the office.
  • Subject to funding availability, investment in professional progression through financing of CPD and continuing higher education.
  • flexi-time working
  • car user allowance and car loan facilities
  • Salary: GBP 19100 - 30500 per year Experience: 3 years required
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