Principal Planning Policy Officer Ref: 64-24

Person Specification

Experience of working in planning in a public or private sector environment;
Proven experience of delivering a Local Plan and related documents;
A thorough knowledge of current planning legislation, regulations and guidance relevant to planning policy;
Proven experience of working effectively in a team and working to common goals;
Good verbal and written communication skills with experience of preparing reports and presentations;
The ability to prioritise and proactively manage workloads working to key deadlines;
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;
The ability to consider a wide range of complex issues and balance those issues to make a clear and reasoned judgement

An undergraduate degree qualification (2:2 level or above) in town planning or a related subject such as Environmental Studies, Architecture, Urban Studies, Geography, Economics, Politics, Surveying.

Collaborative:

I recognise the skills, talent and experience of others and reach out to them for their contribution and input
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.

Ambitious:

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

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

Empowering:

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

Supportive:

I treat others as I would want to be treated myself ensuring I am welcoming, friendly and approachable
I give time to colleagues who need help or support

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.
As an employee of Breckland Council you must comply with the Health & Safety policy and attend the compulsory Health & Safety training as and when requested.