Jobs

This is an exciting time to join Wakefield Council’s Planning Services Development Management team. We are seeking a Planning Officer to join our successful team to deal with a range of planning applications within a diverse local authority area.

Suitable candidates will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of planning policy and legislation, be able to demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to work in a challenging and busy environment, and be able to demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills.

The successful candidates will have responsibility for case-managing and determining a range of planning applications to delivery timely and high quality outcomes, providing constructive pre-application planning advice, dealing with planning appeals, and assisting members of the public with general planning queries.  

We offer a supportive working environment where staff development is prioritised.

We are based in a new, city-centre office and can offer flexible working arrangements, discounted travel and access to Council pool cars.

For an informal discussion or further information about this post, please contact Julie Haycock (Team Leader – Majors & East) on 07341 788228 or Fiona Knowles (Principal Planning Officer – Majors & East) on 07795 503463.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Julie Haycock.

Tel: 07341788228

E-mail: jhaycock@wakefield.gov.uk

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To apply please click Apply Now link below.