Job Introduction
With a population of over 500,000 Bradford has been identified as a key growth location within the Leeds City Region. Bradford Council processes around 3500 planning applications each year and with 59 conservation areas and over 20,000 listed buildings there is a wealth of heritage schemes. Bradford is also home to the renowned World Heritage Site “Saltaire”.
The varied workload involves validating householder applications, retail, housing and employment proposals and other commercial development evolving from numerous investment initiatives.
You will be a member of a busy team validating planning applications. This involves checking that applications are complete and include all required documentation, such as plans, reports, fees and supporting information along with providing a range of generic and service specific tasks for the different teams within the Planning Service.
You will possess excellent communication skills and a strong ability to assess information, analyse problems and find solutions. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines balanced with customer service experience and a great team working ethic will be required along with your commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery. The role offers variety in a fast paced and rewarding technical administrative environment.
You will play an active role to ensure that the Bradford Council’s Planning Service makes a maximum contribution to the regeneration of Bradford and the achievement of a sustainable District.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Karen Roper on 01274 433824 or email karen.roper@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
