Planning Officer (Ref:CRH300)

Job title: Planning Officer

Department: Contract Compliance

Reporting to: Head of Certification and Licencing

Location: Remote working

Contract type: Permanent

Hours of work: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Salary: £29,000.00 - £35,000.00 per annum

Reporting to the Head of Certification and Licencing, the Planning Officer will be responsible to advise on the planning compliance of the properties being onboarded and to advise on the compliance status, from a planning perspective, of any existing properties.

The Planning Officer will also be responsible for advising the department’s management on any planning changes on the portfolio as well as assist in the preparation and delivery of training to the company. 

Procedures

• Review and advise on applications and conversions, Lawful Development Certificates, minor commercial applications, applications within conservation areas and listed building consents, and simple changes
• Produce accurate and timely reports with minimal supervision, in line with requests from Head of Certification and Licencing and the Compliance Directorate
• Produce accurate and timely recommendations based on current planning legislation with minimal supervision, in line with requests from Head of Certification and Licencing and the Compliance Directorate
• Review the planning position of the portfolio and onboarded properties and liaise with Head of Certification and Licencing and the Compliance Directorate to ensure that the current or prospective occupancy matches the permitted development
• Liaise with the certification and licencing team and the Head of Certification and Licencing to in the process of type of occupancy changes
• Liaise with team members to gather data to respond to Home Office queries
• Support Head of Property Standards with specific tasks as directed
• Support with the training for the team and the wider business.

Connect and Collaborate

• Work closely with your line manager and team members
• Collaborate with others, attending meetings as required
• Supporting team members and provide on-the-job training
• Provide cover for other staff as agreed by line manager
• Working together to identify improvements in processes and management information

 Responsive

• Keep up-to-date with all written and verbal communications (i.e. emails / messages / calls)
• Ensure all records are maintained and kept up-to-date according to company policies and procedures

 Talented

• Monitor own work levels, progress and development in the role
• Undertake all core learning and development programmes as required
• Undertake relevant learning according to agreed Personal Development Plan

 Trusted

• All employees are responsible for ensuring any personal data which Clearsprings Group holds and for which they are responsible is kept securely and is not under any conditions disclosed to any third party unless that third party has been specifically authorised by Clearsprings Group to receive that information and has entered into a confidentiality agreement.

 Agile and Diverse

• Any other duties within the scope of responsibility and ability, as required, inclusive of providing similar support to any other local company project

 Professional

• Maintain a good understanding of the legislation of the contract 

• 25 days annual leave plus national bank holidays
• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
• 3 or 5 month probation period applies, depending on the position
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
• Referral Scheme

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Clearsprings Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT

Clearsprings Groups conduct robust checks on any new employee including eligibility to work in the UK to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Clearsprings Group is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all employees to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check in line with their job role.

This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.