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Would you like to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the country?

Westmorland and Furness Council is a new unitary Council combining Barrow-in-Furness, Eden and South Lakeland districts. The new Council planning area is adjacent to two national parks, including the stunning Lake District National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as western parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The national parks offer a rich tapestry of lakes, mountains and countryside, which offer extensive outdoor opportunities, whilst the towns and villages brim with local character. With friendly communities, low crime rate, cultural attractions and stunning locations Westmorland and Furness Council makes an attractive proposition for one and all.

Who we are looking for…

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to recruit a Planning Officer within the Development Management service area. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a caseload of householder and minor applications, including any associated appeals. Meeting national performance targets, and supporting continuous improvements to the overall service and attending the Area Planning committee to present applications will also be required.

As a Planning Officer you will support other officers in delivering the DM function.

The successful candidate will need to be educated to degree standard in Town and Country Planning or a similar environmental based subject or can demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge through experience. They will require good IT skills and have the ability to research case law and good practice in the further development of this area of work.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Nick Howard, Senior Development Manager, via email  Nick.Howard@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Company: Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £38,220- £39,152

Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Sector: Regeneration and Local Economies

Sector: Planning

Job Role: Officer

Job Role: Planner