Torfaen County Borough Council
Location
Pontypool, Torfaen | United Kingdom
Job description
Salary: £36,648 to £42,403 Per year | Grade 8 | SCP 28-34 Type: Permanent Department(s): Economy and Environment Posted: 08 February 2024 15:20:00 Closing Date: 23 February 2024 12:00:00 Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Planning team based in our recently modernised offices in Pontypool. Torfaen lies to the north of Newport and the M4 corridor in south Wales, and includes Cwmbran New Town, Pontypool and associated valley communities, and the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site.
Working in the Planning Policy and Implementation Team, this position provides the opportunity to help shape the future development of the area and play a key role in delivering the Council’s regeneration and growth aspirations and helping create a Replacement Local Development Plan, which is moving towards Preferred Strategy stage.
The successful candidate will be appointed depending on experience, qualifications and RTPI Membership. Career progression is dependent on achieving and demonstrating the requirements in the Person Specification set out in the Job Description.
Candidates must hold a qualification in Town Planning, or equivalent, and will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the planning system and planning legislation, especially in relation to planning policy.
As well as offering the opportunity to join a friendly, experienced, and conscientious team of planners, the other benefits of this posts include: a contributory local authority Pension Scheme; 24 days annual leave (going up to 29 after 5 years’ service); Flexible working; and the option of blended working.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Robert Murray on (01633) 648805 or by email: [email protected] .
Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.
Qualifications / Experience:Essential
Desirable
For a full list of criteria, please view the job description.
How to apply:You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
Please e-mail completed application forms to [email protected] . CVs will not be accepted.
Job Reference: REQ004561-2302There are currently no other job vacancies in this Department
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