Development Officer

Development Officer – Planning Policy Team (Grade 3 £29,952 - £36,655)- Full-Time(37hrs) Permanent Position 

An exciting development opportunity has arisen to appoint a Development Officer within our Planning Policy team.

Cornwall Council is a dynamic and successful local planning authority with a strong focus on team work to help the Council achieve its mission of working with communities for a carbon neutral Cornwall, where everyone can start well, live well and age well.  Cornwall has a diverse range of both urban, rural and coastal locations, which itself provides a number of exciting and diverse planning challenges. The Council has recently adopted its ground-breaking Climate Emergency Development Plan Document, designed to help Cornwall adapt to the challenges of Climate Change. A new planning system means the opportunity to positively shape a sustainable and prosperous Cornwall.
 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Development Officer to join our friendly and supportive Planning Policy team.  You will be joining an experienced team that is embarking on the next Cornwall Local Plan with the additional benefit of a varied workload and a mix of office and home working.
 

The role will include working with colleagues to:

·       Help prepare the evidence base, vision and policies for the next Cornwall Local Plan.

·       Help to develop the Cornwall Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

·       Ensure the continued roll out of Biodiversity Net Gain.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively both within the organisation and with stakeholders including Local Councils and Consultees.  Experience in planning or a planning related qualification will be helpful to this role, but we are most interested in a positive attitude, inquisitive nature, interest in the subject and drive to deliver.
 

We have a supportive management team to help nurture our staff and this job represents an exciting opportunity to develop a range of planning skills. It’s a great opportunity to develop your skills, experience and career in a forward-thinking Planning Authority.

If you are interested in this role, please take a look at how you meet the person specification for the role. If you would like to discuss the role please contact Robert.lacey@cornwall.gov.uk  

Part-time or flexible working arrangements will be considered therefore please state if you are applying on this basis.

Please view the role profile here, your application will need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria. Please ensure you answer all of the pre-screening questions in full, within the application form. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here.

Whilst the location/work-base for this role may have been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.

We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here.

Please do not upload any additional documentation in support of this application. Applications will be considered based on the screening questions and qualifications and experience details provided within the application form only. Any further attachments will not be considered when the recruiting managers are shortlisting for interview. 

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall.  In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g. race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.  

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm. 

Cornwall Council is registered to sponsor individuals that are appointed into eligible positions. Further information about applying for a UK visa can be found here.