Job Description

Are you an experienced planning officer who is looking for a challenging new role with a well recognised Public Sector client?

Brook Street (UK) Ltd is seeking a Planning Officer for our Public Sector client based in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim

Responsible to a Senior Planning Officer in the Planning Section for the provision of a high quality, efficient and effective Planning Service in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area.
To provide support to the Senior Planning Officer in meeting all statutory requirements and ensuring effective performance management in the area of work assigned, whilst supporting training and development for staff within the team to meet the needs of the business and all customers in accordance with best practice standards and other performance indicators.
Responsible for the day to day management, leadership and development of Planning Assistants and any technical support staff in the area of work assigned through the provision of guidance and advice on relevant planning and technical issues.
To be available from time to time to carry out duties outside of normal office hours and in addition to basic contracted hours. Such additional hours will be remunerated in line with Council's approved policies at the time.

A full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.
Awareness of issues facing Local Government with respect to Planning Knowledge of relevant Northern Ireland Planning Policy and Legislation.

Job Salary & Details :
£16.53 per hour
Full time - 37 hours per week
Monday - Friday
9.00am - 5.00pm
This role is based in Newtownabbey

If you would like to apply for this role, please call Paul Gourley at Brook Street (UK) Ltd on 028 90 881100 or email your CV to Paul via the 'Apply' link.