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Online: This is a good opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard working individual to further their planning career in our busy Development Control Section. We are open to applications from qualified planners with RTPI membership. East Cambridgeshire encourages high quality sustainable growth, and the work will involve both urban and rural issues, with new residential and retail proposals emerging.
You will deal with a caseload of planning applications and inquiries, mainly focused on more complex developments, both minor and major. You will be required to carry out site inspections, negotiate with applicants or their agents, liaise with statutory bodies and other consultees, draft committee reports and make presentations to the Planning Committee, when necessary. You must be a good communicator who works well under pressure and as part of a team. You should also hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
The post will be for fixed term of 6 months to cover for maternity leave.
In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:
- flexible working
- childcare scheme (up to £155 in approved cases)
- occupational health programme
- training and development and payment of professional fees
- essential car user allowance (up to £1,239 (pro-rata) p.a.)
- holiday, sickness and final salary pension scheme entitlements
The Council is an equal opportunities employer and operates a smoke-free policy.
For an application pack, or an informal discussion about the post please contact Customer services on (01353) 665555.
You can apply for this vacancy online or download an application form for completion by selecting one of the options below:
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by the HR Department on or before 8th November 2011. If you have not been contacted by this date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
The Council is currently in the process of implementing a new pay and grading structure. Please be advised that the salary offered to the successful candidate may change as a result of the review.
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