The duties of the post are to give to the local authority such appropriate management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by the local authority in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by the local authority. The holder of the post will, if required, deputise for an officer of a higher level.

Executive Planner

The Executive Planner will be responsible for implementing programmes of work in the Planning Department and for providing a multiplicity of planning and related services. Executive Planner positions are multi-faceted and may include some or all of the following key service areas:
 

• Development Management
• Planning Enforcement
• Economic Development
• Forward Planning and Sustainable Development
• Community Development.

• Assessment and making of recommendations on planning applications in line with all relevant national, regional and local planning plans/policies, and in accordance with the appropriate legislation and guidelines as required
• Conducting pre-application consultations and provision of planning advice to members of the public, internal departments and to the elected members in an efficient and flexible manner.
• Preparation and implementation of the county development plan, local area plans, planning schemes and other planning related reports as required
• Liaising and working with neighbouring planning authorities and other public authorities on all aspects of implementation
• Carrying out survey work, research, analysis, drafting policies and proposals, preparing written statements and maps and other work as required on the agreed Forward Planning Work Programme, including but not limited to county and local plans, and other planning strategies and studies
• Preparation of policy and reports as required on a wide variety of conservation related matters.
• Carrying out site visits and preparing recommendations in relation to planning enforcement and derelict sites, including attendance at court cases and the giving of evidence
• Building and maintaining co-operative working relationships and supervision of staff as required
• Any other associated duties as may be assigned from time to time
• The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the County Council

• An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team including supervision of staff
• Good planning, operational and project management skills
• Good communication/presentation and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire same, of local government functions, services and activities, particularly in relation to planning and development
• Good working knowledge of planning legislation and the principals, practices and techniques of planning
• A good working knowledge and understanding of planning
• An ability to work under pressure and to think laterally, maintaining a solution orientated mind-set in dealing with a wide range of issues
• Good report writing skills and strong IT skills
• An ability to achieve delivery of competing demands within prescribed timelines and deadlines

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is Tuesday 8^th July 2025 at 4.30p.m.  Late applications will not be accepted.

Have you:

• Typed and completed your application form in full?
• Supplied correct and factual information? 

• Forward any references or CV’s with the application form. 
• Post hard copies of your application.
• Canvass any persons connected with Louth County Council or the Interview Board in relation to this post.
• Submit False or misleading information.  This may lead to later termination of employment.

• Ensure you apply before the deadline of 4.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 8^th July 2025.
• Check for automated response to emailed application and keep as proof of date and time of application.
• In the event of no response to your email application please contact the HR Section the next day.

Louth County Council