Our Values and Behaviours The values and behaviours we seek from our staff draw on the high standards of the two boroughs, and we prize these qualities in particular: This means we share our views openly, honestly and in a thoughtful way. Being open. We encourage new ideas and ways of doing things. We appreciate and listen to feedback from each other. Being supportive. This means we drive the success of the organisation by making sure that our colleagues are successful. We encourage others and take account of the challenges they face. We help each other to do our jobs. Being positive. Being positive and helpful means we keep our goals in mind and look for ways to achieve them. We listen constructively and help others see opportunities and the way forward. We have a do’ attitude and are continuously looking for ‘can ways to help each other improve. Person Specification Requirements Assessed by A & I/ T/ C (see below for explanation) Knowledge Knowledge and understanding of national, regional and local planning A/I practice and associated legislative requirements and policy guidance. Knowledge of available planning software and its application to plan A/I making, development management and building control. Knowledge of broader IT Systems and Software as they are relevant to the A/I/T work of the Division, including Microsoft Office, Web Browsers, Relational Databases and appropriate mapping/GIS packages. Experience Experience of networked computing environments and effectively A/I supporting staff using business software. Experience in being part of a team with many demands and utilising your A/I skills to find solutions for Skills Ability to communicate effectively with members, the public, and other A/I/T professionals, including appropriate presentation skills. Clear understanding of IT systems generally including Microsoft Office, A/I/T Internet Explorer and appropriate mapping software
Our Values and Behaviours The values and behaviours we seek from our staff draw on the high standards of the two boroughs, and we prize these qualities in particular: Being open. This means we share our views openly, honestly and in a thoughtful way. We encourage new ideas and ways of doing things. We appreciate and listen to feedback from each other. Being supportive. This means we drive the success of the organisation by making sure that our colleagues are successful. We encourage others and take account of the challenges they face. We help each other to do our jobs. Being positive. Being positive and helpful means we keep our goals in mind and look for ways to achieve them. We listen constructively and help others see opportunities and the way forward. We have a ‘can do’ attitude and are continuously looking for ways to help each other improve. Person Specification Requirements Assessed by A & I/ T/ C (see below for explanation) Knowledge Knowledge and understanding of national, regional and local planning practice and associated legislative requirements and policy guidance. A/I Knowledge of available planning software and its application to plan making, development management and building control. A/I Knowledge of broader IT Systems and Software as they are relevant to the work of the Division, including Microsoft Office, Web Browsers, Relational Databases and appropriate mapping/GIS packages. A/I/T Experience Experience of networked computing environments and effectively supporting staff using business software. A/I Experience in being part of a team with many demands and utilising your skills to find solutions for A/I Skills Ability to communicate effectively with members, the public, and other professionals, including appropriate presentation skills. A/I/T Clear understanding of IT systems generally including Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and appropriate mapping software A/I/T
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