Job Description

About Us

Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career in a professional, forward-thinking Council?

We are offering an opportunity for someone to progress their planning career in a friendly Council that prioritises investment in its staff.

If you have a good understanding of the Local Plan process and are ready to take the next step, this is a fabulous opportunity that can\'t be missed!

We\'re open to a variety of working patterns and styles (including reduced hours) and we\'re happy to discuss these options with you.

What you\'ll be getting up to

You\'ll be moving the Council forward in its plan making process, advising colleagues and members on all aspects of planning policy and helping to develop others.

You\'ll take a lead role in the planning policy team and assist the Planning Manager deliver a modern, customer focused, business friendly planning service.

Who we\'re looking for

• A confident Policy Planner who has an excellent knowledge of the local plan process, with the ability to contribute to the delivery and management of the Local Plan.
• Experience of preparing reports and presenting to chief officers and elected members
• Experience of dealing effectively with members of the public and conducting consultation exercises in a planning context
• A people person with skills who enjoys working with communities and developing the Council\'s direction in planning terms

About Us

At South Ribble Council, our mission is to provide a first-class service and improve the quality of life for our communities. Our staff are our greatest resource in helping us achieve this. They\'re at the heart of everything we do and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services.

Our Benefits

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
• Hybrid/agile working from day one
• Local Government pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
• Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
• Free parking

Additional information

Access to a car and full driving license is essential for this role.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Catherine Thomas by email at .

Equal Opportunities

We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices.

We\'re committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, please contact us at .

If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

How to Apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

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South Ribble Borough Council