Vox Network Consultants Limited
Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:
36Job Description:Role Purpose
To carry out a broad range of functions under the Town and Country Planning Acts and other related legislation relating to the production and implementation of planning policy documents.
To support the Head of Strategic Service and Local Plan Manager and the team to strengthen the council’s plan-making, place-making and infrastructure planning processes.
Responsibilities
- Assist in ensuring the Local Plan Team fulfils the commitments, mission and objectives of Planning Services and the Council as a whole.
- Ensuring that all procedures are followed and that all targets are met.
- To be acquainted with the various Acts relating to the Council’s statutory responsibilities with regard to planning matters, including the relevant legislation, orders, circulars and policies.
- Keeping abreast with changes in such legislation and Government advice and making the necessary changes to practice and procedures arising therefrom.
- Maintaining a customer orientated approach including fostering good relations with stakeholders and local interest groups, including Forums, where required.
- To assist with the work of the Local Plan team, including the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Local Plan and other planning policy publications.
- To assist in the preparation of evidence base documents, including supporting senior officers with external commissions, and assist with the drafting of planning policy and guidance.
Requirements
- Town Planning or relevant degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and experience of the processes and practices involved in the preparation and adoption of effective Local Plans.
- Working and adapting to a changing policy, economic and organisational environment
- A full driving licence is required with use of car or able to be mobile around the Borough
Contract
- Initial 3 to 6 month contract
- PAYE via Umbrella
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
If you are interested in this position AND meet the requirements, APLLY NOW!Location: South East, West Thurrock
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