Graduate Development Management Planner Ref: 48-24

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• A degree in Town and Country Planning/another relevant Degree or experience working in a Planning environment
• A desire to work towards membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Some knowledge of current legislation relating to planning
• The ability to prioritise and manage a workload, and to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Local Authority
• The ability to deliver good customer service
• To be able to work under pressure to produce timely and high quality work
• The ability to work as a team player and support colleagues
• Hold a current driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Desirable

• The ability to use your own initiative to solve challenges working as part of a team and under direction
• Experience of dealing with customers by phone, e-mail and face to face

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree qualification in Town and Country Planning or working towards a formal qualification or demonstrable experience of working as a Planning Officer

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or a desire to work towards membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Behaviours

Collaborative

• I look for ways to work in partnership and listen supportively to the ideas of others, building on their ideas, while sharing my views and knowledge.
• I recognise the skills, talent and experience of others and reach out to them for their contribution and input

Ambitious

• I always ask myself 'How could we do this better?'
• I take ownership of change and help others to understand, adapt, implement, and embed it.
• I have an open mindset, take risks and explore new ways of doing things.
• I am a proud ambassador, taking pride and responsibility for the work we do and encouraging others to do the same.

Results-driven

• I make sure I am clear on what I need to achieve, keeping a focus on results and solutions.
• I am driven, showing courage and resilience even when things don't go to plan.
• I am flexible ensuring I provide the best possible service, wherever and whenever is best for the customer

Empowering

• I ask for help and support when needed
• I take responsibility if things don't go well, learning from it for my own and for the organisation's development

Supportive

• I treat others as I would want to be treated myself, ensuring that I am welcoming, friendly and approachable.
• I give time to colleagues who need help or support
• I treat everyone with kindness, dignity and respect, valuing their thoughts, background and experience

Health & Safety (exposure to risk)

• The postholder is part of a small team and therefore the post holder needs to demonstrate ability to deal with frequent interruptions and demands on a daily basis.