Planning Solicitor/Lawyer
Job reference: 000756
Salary: £43,693 – £47,754
Closing date: 20/12/2024
Department: Directorate of Corporate Services
Location: Number One Riverside
Division: Legal Service
Hours Per Week: 37.00
About the role:
Now is a great time to join Rochdale Council as planning lawyer and play a pivotal role in helping us to deliver our exciting growth agenda including initiatives such as Atom Valley, town centre masterplans and applications for major development projects.
As our planning lawyer, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the professional sectors in planning, highways and legal and be an integral team member supporting the teams at they work to determine a wide variety of planning applications and deliver a broad range of development and highway related projects.
The role will therefore include providing advice on major development projects at the various planning stages, planning permissions and conditions, counsel instructions and legal matters around highways and public rights of way and include preparing s106 legal agreements. You’ll also be an integral member of the team at various committee meetings and undertake advocacy as required.
About you:
As a lawyer with planning experience, we are also looking for team player who enjoys working across the professional sectors and recognises the value the role can play in supporting our growth agenda.
The successful candidate will be based in our award winning office accommodation in the heart of Rochdale town centre which has recently undergone multi-million pound regeneration. Our offices are also in close proximity to the transport interchange providing easy access to Metrolink and wide variety of bus services.
About us:
Wider benefits of working at Rochdale Council also include:
Parking permit available
Flexible working hours / Agile working (subject to business needs)
Discounted Gym membership
Staff Groups, including Gardening, Menopause Café & Crafting
Workplace Wellbeing initiatives
Lifestyle savings platform (Vivup)
Professional fees reimbursed
Free EAP for immediate family members
Free Will writing for staff and family
At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours.
Proud of the difference we make
Passionate about the diversities of the Borough
Pioneering and Open in our Approach
Succeed at Rochdale:
Support to thrive and develop your career
Progression opportunities
Culture of learning & development
Ambitious plans for the future
Wellbeing support
Best Corporate Workplace in the UK
Located at the Heart of Riverside surrounded by shops, cafes, bars & leisure facilities
Fabulous public transport links
If you would like an informal chat, or have any questions about the role, please contact Julie Sherratt on: 01706 923258 or email: Julie.sherratt@rochdale.gov.uk
To apply please visit https://apply.greater.jobs/rochdale/Job/JobDetail?isPreview=Yes&jobid=805 and upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.
Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement.
Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
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