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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job reference REQ00000019107 Date posted 27/10/2025 Application closing date 10/11/2025 Location Various Locations Salary 42,839 - 44,075 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank Senior Planning Officer Mineral and Waste - WMF2388i InternalOnly Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow-in-FurnessContract Type: Permanent About thisopportunity We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Planning Officer (Minerals and Waste) to join Westmorland and Furness Councils Development Management Service, part of the Thriving Places Directorate. Our Development Management Service plays an essential role in ensuring that all development across Westmorland and Furness is sustainable, welldesigned, and compliant with local and national planning policy. Within this, the Minerals and Waste planning function has a key responsibility for managing essential resources, protecting the environment, and supporting sustainable economic activity across the region. As a Senior Planning Officer (Minerals and Waste), you will lead on the assessment and management of complex and highimpact applications related to mineral extraction, waste management, and associated developments. Youll act as a subjectmatter expert within the team, providing professional and technical advice on planning policy and environmental considerations, and ensuring that all applications meet legislative and policy requirements. You will engage closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including developers, regulatory bodies, and local communities, ensuring that decisions are robust, transparent, and environmentally responsible. This role also provides an opportunity to mentor and support other planning officers, sharing your specialist expertise and contributing to the continuous improvement of the service. Key priorities include: Managing and assessing complex minerals and waste planning applications, including quarries, recycling facilities, and restoration schemes. Providing technical and policy advice on minerals and waste issues. Preparing detailed reports and professional recommendations for planning committees. Engaging with developers, environmental agencies, and communities to support sustainable development outcomes. Representing the Council at appeals, hearings, and public meetings. Supporting and mentoring other officers to strengthen the teams specialist knowledge. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines technical expertise, environmental awareness, and stakeholder engagement, contributing directly to the sustainable management of Westmorland and Furnesss natural resources. Who we are looking for We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable planning professional with a strong background in minerals and waste planning, and a passion for promoting sustainable and responsible development. You will have a degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, or a related discipline, and ideally hold or be working towards chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). You will also bring: Considerable experience in development management, with a particular focus on minerals and waste applications. Strong understanding of UK minerals and waste planning legislation and environmental policy. Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills, with experience managing complex or contentious cases. Proven communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information to committees, stakeholders, and the public. Proficiency in planning management software and GIS systems. A collaborative approach, with the confidence to advise colleagues and share specialist expertise. If you are looking for a rewarding and influential planning role, where your work supports the balance between economic activity, environmental protection, and sustainable growth, wed love to hear from you. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discount schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers(westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments. If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Gareth Candlin (Assistant Director of Inclusive and Green Growth) via email on [email protected] to arrange an informal conversation. Application and Interview information We are currently operating both inperson and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you. Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or careexperienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr