An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary (two year) Senior Planning Officer in Development Management and Enforcement. The successful candidate will have a case load of enforcement cases, planning applications, appeals and requests for planning advice.  There will be opportunities to present applications at Planning Committee.

You will be enthusiastic, motivated and have some experience of processing planning applications. You will have an understanding of planning legislation and policy and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. You will be able to evidence your customer care skills and are able to meet deadlines. A driving licence and access to a car is needed.

In return, we can offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave, flexible working and the opportunity to work remotely. We will offer you the opportunity and support to develop your planning knowledge and progress your career.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

For an informal discussion on the role, please contact Marcia Head- marcia.head@wokingham.gov.uk