Senior Planning Administration Officer

Senior Planning Administration Officer Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon About Us Dartmoor National Park Authority works in partnership with local and national stakeholders to conserve and enhance Dartmoor as a vibrant, living, working landscape and community teeming with natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. We promote opportunities for the public to understand and enjoy the special qualities of Dartmoor National Park, whilst also promoting the economic and social wellbeing of local communities. We are now looking for a Senior Planning Administration Officer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £28,624 - £32,654 per annum - Generous annual leave and flexitime policies - Cycle to work scheme - Access to electric vehicle pool car fleet - Local Government Pension Scheme - Beautiful office location on National Trust estate, with free parking and café on site - Discounts at National Park Visitor Centres - Free parking in our car parks on Dartmoor This is the ideal role for an experienced development management administrator to advance their career and support the planning service to manage development across the National Park. You will play an important role in supporting our planning team with applications and enforcement processes, so if you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, this is the role for you. The Role As a Senior Planning Administration Officer, you will provide effective and efficient technical and administrative support to the Development Management and Forward Planning teams. Acting as the first point of contact for all planning enquiries, you will advise applicants and the public on specific planning applications, enforcement cases and more general planning policy advice, in a professional and timely manner. Additionally, you will: - Line manage the Planning Administration Officers - Support quality control and the high-quality performance of the planning service - Deliver exceptional customer service at all times - Prepare agendas and/or reports and take minutes at various meetings About You To join us as a Senior Planning Administration Officer, you will ideally have: - Working knowledge of development management administration procedures and legislation - An understanding of the importance of good customer service - Proven experience of line management and/or supervision - The ability to interpret and/or read architectural drawings and specifications - The ability to carry out basic mathematical calculations regarding volumes, areas and linear measurements in metric - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Proven experience of providing advanced administrative or technical support within a Local Authority Planning Department would be beneficial to your application. The following training and qualifications would be desirable: Certificate in Planning, Planning Application Control System/GIS training, an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and/or technical membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Closing date: Sunday 17th November 2024 Interview date: Thursday 28th November 2024