Principal Development Management Officer
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Oversee development planning, manage caseloads and supervise junior officers
25 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Role
What you would be doing
customer service
development management
planning operations
process improvement
staff supervision
mentoring
- Ensuring the highest levels of customer service.
- Through a combination of dealing with a personal caseload, and through the direction and oversight of junior officers and their caseload, to implement the policies and procedures of the Council with regard to the management of development.
- Support senior colleagues and Managers in the Planning Service with all day-to-day operations within the framework of delegated authority and operational guidelines.
- Take responsibility for personal development and continuous improvement to develop a thorough understanding of current issues, processes, legislation or systems.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of Personal Development Plans, performance appraisals and reviews for all assigned staff. Annually review job descriptions and to ensure records are kept of all training and development undertaken by staff within the team. Mentoring other team members and deputising for the Lead Planning officers and Managers as required.
- Support initiatives and all aspects of process improvement and systems review where needed.
- To maximise personal productivity, minimise errors and produce high quality and timely work outputs.
- Supervise, mentor and/or direct assigned staff, and deputise for the Lead Planning officers in staffing matters as required.
What you bring
chartered
relevant degree
planning knowledge
customer service
communication
computer literate
- Highly capable and effective communicator in verbal (including presentations) and written forms requiring limited supervision and revision, and proficient in writing clear and concise reports for different audiences and purposes.
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification to allow access to Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).
- Able to deliver excellent customer service under pressure Computer literate
- Good organisational skills
- Extensive knowledge of the English plan-making system, including legislation, the National Planning Policy Framework and best practice advice.
- Demonstration of extended experience and success eitherof being responsible for a rangeof major planning applications, or largescale/complex planning policy projects.
- Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent), or demonstration of eligibility for full Chartered Membership.
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