Assistant/Planning Officer

Job Details

Grade: 8A/9A

Hours: 35

Hourly Rate:
Grade 8A - £19.54 - £21.20
Grade 9A - £22.98 - £24.82


Salary:
Grade 8A - £35672.14 - £38701.64
Grade 9A - £41950.13 - £45308.13 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent


Grade 8A/9A*

*Progression to Grade 9A is dependent on achieving Chartered Membership of Royal Town Planning Institute*

Recruitment Profile

An opportunity has arisen for a Planning Officer within the Planning Policy & GIS team. Reporting to the Planning Policy Lead Officer, you will be responsible for the preparation, monitoring and review of planning policy for the Scottish Borders. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team, as we begin work on the next Local Development Plan (LDP). You will join a dedicated team comprising of a Research Officer, Planning Officers, Community Place Planning & Regeneration Officers and GIS specialists. The duties and responsibilities within this role are wide ranging and include the production of the Local Development Plan, Supplementary Planning Guidance, Planning Briefs and undertaking annual research/monitoring work. The post holder will play a vital role in shaping the future policy and development allocations for the Scottish Borders. For progression to Grade 9A, membership of RTPI or equivalent is required.

Essential

• Degree (or Diploma) in Town Planning, or
• Degree (or Diploma) in a field closely related to town planning with direct experience in working within town planning.



A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Deborah Armstrong by telephone on 01835 825584 or by email at deborah.armstrong@scotborders.gov.uk.


Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.