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TownPlanner
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“Town Planner. Skills: planning application process, stakeholder management, report writing, time management, organisation skills, communication skills, analytical skills, problem solving. Giving pre-application planning advice. Preparing planning documentation”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivering excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills to assess the viability of planning proposals and assess their suitability against the various planning policies; Creative thinking with a talent for practical problem solving
Full and clean driving licence may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of one year’s experience working in the UK as a planner either in the public or private sector, A demonstrable understanding of planning policy and development management legislation, An ability to communicate clearly and negotiate confidently, A track-record of excellent time management skills and an ability to work under pressure, An understanding of, if not experienced in, the planning process from start to completion, Evidence of previous report writing, Experience using IT systems including database management, Excellent administrative capabilities, Experience of managing conflicting workloads and priorities, Evidence of working as a team player with an ability to lead on projects when required, Outstanding IT skills with a track record of using data management systems and a variety of software packages, Great team player and self-motivated, Chartered membership of The Royal Town Planning Institute or working towards membership, Minimum degree qualification in town planning or related discipline
Nice to Have
Full and clean driving licence may be required
What You'll Do.
Giving pre-application planning advice
Preparing planning documentation
Managing the planning application process
Dealing with planning appeals and offering representation where required
Communicating with all stakeholders involved in the planning process
Managing a variety of planning applications
appeals and pre-application enquiries
Producing planning application reports
Delivering excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders
Communicating with relevant parties regarding the status of planning applications and queries
Updating planning IT systems with required data and project status notifications
Supporting and driving service improvement projects
Keeping up to date with planning regulations
policy and legislation
Prioritising your workload and taking a flexible approach to changes in direction
Maintaining continual professional development in accordance with requirements of the professional institute
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
provide the link between the JCDecaux Development Teams and Planning Departments within Local Authorities; Communicating with all stakeholders involved in the planning process; Communicating with relevant parties regarding the status of planning applications and queries; working as a team player; ability to lead on projects when required
Communication Scope
Excellent communication, both written and verbal; high standard of report writing; confidence to speak with senior leaders, architects, town planners and external practitioners; communicate clearly; negotiate confidently; Communicating with all stakeholders involved in the planning process; Communicating with relevant parties regarding the status of planning applications and queries
Process & Methodology
Managing a variety of planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries, Prioritising your workload, ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritise associated administration
Full Job Description
Newly qualified planners and those looking to expand on their existing experience can build on an early career in planning in a busy planning office. The position requires a talented, dynamic and commercially aware Planner with principal responsibility being to provide the link between the JCDecaux Development Teams and Planning Departments within Local Authorities. The team provides planning support to all Development Divisions however the majority of your time and day to day work will concern the development proposals for the large and small format roadside teams. Retail, Rail and Airport Divisions will also look to you for guidance on planning legislation and controls and where required, submit applications for Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent and/or Advertisement Consent. **What you 'll be doing...** The day-to-day role of a planner typically involves: * Giving pre-application planning advice. * Preparing planning documentation. * Managing the planning application process. * Dealing with planning appeals and offering representation where required. * Communicating with all stakeholders involved in the planning process. Responsibilities will vary according to organisation and sector but may include a combination of: * Managing a variety of planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries. * Producing planning application reports. * Delivering excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders. * Communicating with relevant parties regarding the status of planning applications and queries. * Updating planning IT systems with required data and project status notifications. * Supporting and driving service improvement projects. * Keeping up to date with planning regulations, policy and legislation. * Prioritising your workload and taking a flexible approach to changes in direction. * Maintaining continual professional development in accordance with requirements of the professional institute. **A little bit about you...** The skills you are
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