Job Details

Salary: £23,565 - £26,625 per annum Contract type: Fixed Term Working pattern: 52 weeks

Closing date: Sunday 30 July 2017 Interview date: Friday 11 August 2017

How to apply: Please complete the application and monitoring form e-mailing them. All applications must be submitted on the SDNPA application form (CV’s will not be considered) & must reach us by 11.30pm 30 July 2017. 

About the Role

Position:         Development Management Officer

Location:        South Downs Centre, Midhurst

Hours:            37 hours per week

Type of post:   Temporary for 12 months

The South Downs National Park offers a unique and fulfilling environment in which to develop a planning career. As a Development Management Officer you will have a case load of householder and other planning applications where the Authority delivers the planning service directly.  You will travel to the application sites, assess the planning issues and make recommendations to the team leader and on occasion to the planning committee. You will also liaise with a wide variety of consultees inside the Authority, including our national park rangers, and externally.  

This post would be suitable for a recently qualified Planner, or a graduate looking to commence a career in planning where they will be able to develop their knowledge and skills within the Park where the Authority deal with a wide variety of challenging applications in a sensitive landscape.

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.