Planning Officer 1, West Lothian Civic Centre, 497.07 - WEL09665
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £39,661.00 to £43,434.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Livingston, EH54 6FF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Lothian Council current |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WEL09665 |
Summary
Job advert
36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Planning Services are seeking to employ a Planning Officer 1 in Development Planning & Environment to work at Civic Centre, Livingston.
The purpose of the post is to assist in the preparation, presentation, implementation and monitoring of Development Plans and other statutory planning policy documents, compliant with relevant legislation and performance standards.
The postholder will support the Development Planning & Environment Manager and Principal Planning Officer in achieving the council's aspirations in respect of performance and customer care.
In addition, the postholder will undertake specific projects, including preparing and contributing to the preparation of planning policy and planning advice. The postholder will, from time to time, attend committee, and other decision-making bodies of the council.
Essential requirements for the post are:
- A degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent qualification.
- Membership of, or proceeding towards membership of, the Royal Town Planning Institute.
- An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of local authorities.
- Good written and oral communication skills with an ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Good administrative, organisational and inter-personal skills for liaison with other parties.
- The ability to work within a team and as an individual with the need for minimum supervision
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