Senior Planning Officer

Join Our Client South Gloucestershire Council as a Senior Planning Officer!Are you an experienced planning professional looking to make a significant impact in public services? We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Planning Officer to join the Major Sites Team at their Badminton Road Council Offices in Yate South Gloucestershire. This temporary full-time role offers an hourly rate of 32.16 per hour.About the Role:As a Senior Planning Officer, you will play a vital role in examining, processing, and evaluating planning applications that shape our community. Your expertise will be essential in:Conducting Site Inspections: Assess major applications and strategic sites identified in the new Local Plan.Negotiating Outcomes: Collaborate with applicants, developers, and third parties to reduce adverse impacts and achieve acceptable solutions.Managing Caseloads: Take ownership of your portfolio with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and effective handling of complex applications.Preparing Reports: Create written appeal statements and present evidence at hearings and public inquiries.Training and Mentoring: Support and guide less experienced colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.About the Team:Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to developing detailed policy frameworks for strategic development sites. The Strategic Major Sites Team evaluates and advances major planning applications, driving forward the Council''s ..... full job details .....