Senior Planner £25.25 – RQ1482646

End date of contract 09 Jan 2026 Knowledge / Skills / Experience required ?

Degree in Planning or related subject or equivalent experience. ? Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute or equivalent. ? Substantial experience of managing complex cases in planning and development management. ? Substantial experience in acting as an expert witness and senior planning expert in controversial cases or complex issues at Development Plan Examinations. ? Experience of presenting complex and contentious planning applications to the Planning Committee. ? Thorough knowledge of planning policy activity and enforcement policies and processes. ? Thorough knowledge of the Development Plan for Bath and North East Somerset. ? Thorough knowledge of planning legislation such as Town and Country Planning Act, and governmental planning framework. ? Ability to translate complex information, provide professional advice and guidance, and to present information to a range of stakeholders in a clear manner. ? Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with applicants, objectors, interested parties and consultees, and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes. ? Ability to manage a case load of complex planning applications and appeals

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk  quoting the reference number

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