Job overview

Assistant Planning Officer - Council HQ - SBO10290 - Scottish Borders Council - Melrose

Assistant Planning Officer - Council HQ - SBO10290 with Scottish Borders Council in Melrose is a people-focused role involving work to assist in the efficient delivery of the Development Management function of the Council's Planning Housing and Related Services department, including the processing of planning and related applications in accordance with current procedure, policy and good practice.

Responsibilities: The advert points to assist in the efficient delivery of the Development Management function of the Council's Planning Housing and Related Services department, including the processing of planning and related applications in accordance with current procedure, policy and good practice, also provide local development case handling cover and support on a geographic and/or thematic basis for the Development Management team as required, specifically to address peaks in workload, and providing support for Armed Forces Veterans, with emphasis on safe, respectful support.

Requirements: Suitable applicants may bring essential A degree, or post graduate qualification in Town Planning or related subject Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post, In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post, and Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post.

Employment details: Job Details Grade: 9A Hours: 35 Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72 Salary: £45,153.19 - £48,766.68 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Role Purpose This is an exciting opportunity to assist in the efficient delivery of the Development Management function of the Council's Planning Housing and Related Services department, including the processing of planning and related applications in accordance with current procedure, policy and good practice and currently sits within the Local Review & Major Development team and has a particular emphasis on processing major planning and renewable energy applications as well as supporting the Local Review process.

Application:

Skills or experience needed

Assistant Planning Officer Council Hq Sbo10290

Salary and benefits

£45,153.19 - £48,766.68 per annum

Location details

Melrose

Application instructions

Use the Apply button on this Stafty job page to continue to the employer application website.