Planning Officer – 4 Month Contract

Location: Barnet, London

Rate: £32.46 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 4 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working – Office Attendance Required Every Tuesday & Wednesday

Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Planning Officer to join our dynamic Planning and Building Control Service on a temporary basis. This role is integral to managing a diverse range of planning functions, allowing you to handle your own caseload while ensuring the delivery of top-tier planning services aligned with council priorities, legislation, and performance standards. The position offers a unique rotation program, providing exposure to various planning specialisms and the chance to expand your professional experience.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of planning applications and related casework.
Assess and determine planning applications in accordance with planning legislation and policy.
Prepare reports, recommendations, and decision notices.
Provide professional planning advice to applicants, residents, councillors, and stakeholders.
Conduct site visits and attend meetings as required.
Negotiate planning solutions and recommend appropriate outcomes.
Contribute to planning policy, development management, and other service areas as needed.
Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies.
Ensure work meets agreed quality standards and statutory timescales.
Support the broader Planning and Building Control Service in achieving its objectives.

Essential

Requirements

Requirements:

Experience in a Planning Service, Local Authority, or similar planning environment.
Proven ability to manage planning applications and casework.
Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and development management processes.
Excellent report-writing and analytical skills.
Proficient communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Experience providing planning advice and recommendations.
Capability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

Degree or qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
Membership of RTPI or working towards professional accreditation.
Experience across multiple planning specialisms.
Local Government planning experience.

What's on Offer?

£32.46 per hour (Umbrella)
4 Month Contract
Location: Barnet
Hybrid Working
Office Attendance Required Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Bi-weekly Pay
Opportunity to work within a well-established Planning & Building Control Service.
Exposure to a varied planning caseload and specialist planning functions.

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience as a Planning Officer, Development Management Officer, Town Planner, Senior Planning Officer, Planning Consultant, Planning Case Officer, or Development Control Officer.

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