Planning Officer - Council HQ - SBO10290

Job Details Grade: 9A Hours: 35 Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72 Salary: £45,153.19 - £48,766.68 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Please note the closing date has been amended to 18th September 2026 Role Purpose This is an exciting opportunity to assist in the efficient delivery of the Development Management function of the Council's Planning Housing and Related Services department, including the processing of planning and related applications in accordance with current procedure, policy and good practice. The role currently sits within the Local Review & Major Development team and has a particular emphasis on processing major planning and renewable energy applications as well as supporting the Local Review process. The successful candidate will also provide local development case handling cover and support on a geographic and/or thematic basis for the Development Management team as required, specifically to address peaks in workload. Essential A, degree, or post graduate

qualification in Town Planning or related subject Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Barry Fotheringham by telephone on or by email at ##### . Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality
Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.