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York has an outstanding built and natural environment and new development opportunities have to be carefully managed to preserve the City’s special qualities.
The role
If you are a Graduate looking for your first role within town planning or if you looking to develop your career in town planning, and you already have some experience, this role is a great opportunity for you. You will join our friendly team assessing a caseload of planning applications and pre-application enquiries primarily for householder and minor developments.
This is a career-graded post which will give you the opportunity to progress in your career subject to qualifications and experience. Appointment within the career grade will be in line with your skills, experience and qualifications. Ideally you will have some experience of dealing with householder planning applications.
About you
All candidates must have sound knowledge of the local government planning and development management system and relevant legislation, policy, guidelines and best practice. You will be expected to display good communication, IT and advisory skills.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.
Benefits
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
