We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. /*generated inline style */ Organisation   Kirklees /*generated inline style */ Directorate   Place /*generated inline style */ Service Area   Skills & Regeneration /*generated inline style */ Hours   37 /*generated inline style */ Number of Jobs   1 /*generated inline style */ Location(s)   Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield, HD1 2NF /*generated inline style */ Position type   Permanent /*generated inline style */ Grade   Grade 14 /*generated inline style */ Salary  

£49,764 - £51,802

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Additional Salary Information: you will also be entitled to a retention payment of £4,000 per year which will be spilt into two payments, in December and June. You become eligible for the payment after 6 months employment and successful completion of your probationary period. The retention payment increases the annual renumeration to between £53,764 - £54,662 and is reviewed annually.

We are seeking to appoint a forward thinking, experienced, motivated and qualified town planner  who is keen to make a significant contribution in the performance and achievements of our Major Applications Development Management Team. 

You will have significant experience of dealing with complex major planning applications, preapps and appeals.  You will need to be a team player with a positive approach, willing to contribute to the delivery of transformational change and continuous improvement to secure excellent customer service. As well as being a case officer for major applications you will support the Team Leader Nick Hirst in day to day management of the team and work alongside our existing Masterplanner Victor Grayson.

This role is for someone with extensive Development Management case officer experience. As the case officer for our complex and strategic sized planning applications you will contribute towards the planning, design and creation of the masterplans and design frameworks and infrastructure delivery plans to make our key strategic sites a reality. You will be asked to lead on the planning stages, coordinate across the Council’s services the infrastructure requirements to help shape and realise the strategic housing and mixed-use sites.

You must demonstrate sound knowledge of current planning legislation and associated guidance in your application; have good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; listening, and negotiation skills; an ability to accept responsibility and work constructively within a small team; an ability to organise and prioritise own workload; and competence in working in a digital environment. You will be required to travel across the district to satisfy the duties of the post and a current driving licence is therefore desirable. Our office days are Thursdays and Fridays and every other Tuesdays based in Huddersfield town centre with remote working the other days.

This role is based within the Planning and Development Service. Find out more by contacting the Team Leader Nick.Hirst@Kirklees.gov.uk or existing Masterplanner Victor.Grayson@kirklees.gov.uk  and on the Councils website working for Kirklees.

/*generated inline style */ html body [inline_imp][inline_imp][inline_imp][style_hash_c8d1e6710c50b893cb60233897a59c97][style_count_1] {Display: none !important; !important;} Mathias Franklin is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.  /*generated inline style */ We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’. /*generated inline style */ We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. /*generated inline style */ Closing date  

31 January 2025, 11:55 PM

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