Senior planning officer Work, Jobs in Maidstone (with Salaries)

Senior Planning Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- No degree
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Planning Policy Officer
London Borough of Bromley —London Borough of Bromley
- £30,463 - £46,952 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Senior LMS Analyst
Metropolitan Police —Sidcup
- £60,400 - £65,886 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- English
- Supervising experience
12d
Chief Executive Officer
H.E. Group Ltd —Rochester
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Communication skills
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4h
Project Support Officer - KMCR
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust —Smeeth
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Negotiation
6d
R2R103904 - Brokerage Officer - Fixed Term Contract July 2027
South End City Council —Southend-on-Sea
- £39,152 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- No degree
- IT
- Annual leave
Finance Officer
Commercial Services Group —Aylesford
- £27,642 - £33,098 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Driving
- In-person
- Annual leave
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2h
Global Events Manager (FTC - Maternity Cover)
The Recruitment Events Co. —Canterbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Travel
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R2R103778 - Fostering & Adoption Panel Advisor - Permanent
South End City Council —Southend-on-Sea
- £53,460 - £58,959 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Housing Planner
Civic Recruitment Limited —Bromley
- £32.68 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Project management
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5d
Social Worker Safeguarding
Medway Council —Chatham
- £39,823 - £47,434 a year
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Jo Malone London, Boutique Manager 37.5hrs, 5 days, Fenwick Canterbury
Estee Lauder —Canterbury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Customer service
Planning Obligation Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Woolwich
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Events and Scheduling Officer
London Borough of Bromley —London Borough of Bromley
- Weekend availability
- School
Events and Scheduling Officer
Eltham College —Bromley
- Weekend availability
- School
13d
Customer Experience & Insight Director
Quilter —London
- Full-time
6d
Business Support Manager
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —East Grinstead
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
2d
Head of Sustainability
Royal Borough of Greenwich —London
- £71,181 - £74,802 a year
- Full-time
12d
Jo Malone London Boutique Manager, Full time 5 days 37.5hrs, Fenwick Tunbridge Wells, Mat cover
Estee Lauder —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Customer service
13d

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Senior Planning Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited
Maidstone

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Report writing
Analysis skills
Supervising experience
Communication skills

Full job description

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To undertake the Council’s responsibilities for the control of development under the Town and Country Planning Acts and related legislation within the Borough. The postholder will assess planning applications and breaches of planning control, provide professional planning advice, and contribute to the effective delivery of development management services while supporting the wider planning team.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, appraise, and determine planning applications, planning appeals, and breaches of planning control in accordance with planning legislation, policy, and material considerations.
Prepare reports and recommendations for delegated decisions and Planning Committee determinations.
Advise Planning Committee members and present cases at committee meetings as required.
Represent the Council at appeals, hearings, public inquiries, and court proceedings where necessary.
Negotiate with applicants, agents, developers, and stakeholders to achieve positive planning outcomes and resolve planning issues.
Maintain a high standard of decision-making and contribute to achieving service performance targets, with a strong emphasis on pre-application engagement.
Investigate alleged breaches of planning control and undertake site visits, including occasional visits outside normal working hours.
Assist with the validation of planning applications where required.
Support and mentor junior staff and provide management support to the Team Leader when necessary.
Contribute to continuous service improvement within Development Management.
Ensure compliance with Council policies, including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, IT Security, and Emergency Planning requirements.
Undertake training, professional development, and any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Requirements

Qualifications & Professional Membership

Degree in Planning or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Member of the MRTPI or eligible for membership.
Full driving licence and ability to travel across the Borough.

Knowledge

Strong knowledge of planning law, planning policy, and development management.
Knowledge of planning appeals, enforcement, heritage, and tree-related matters.
Understanding of equal opportunities and inclusive working practices.
Advanced knowledge of viability assessments, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations, case law, and design principles (desirable).

Experience

Significant experience in local government planning and development management.
Extensive experience dealing with planning applications, enforcement matters, and appeals.
Experience securing legal agreements (desirable).
Previous management or supervisory experience (desirable).

Skills & Abilities

Excellent written communication skills, including report writing, correspondence, and appeal statements.
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, including handling complex or challenging stakeholder discussions.
Ability to assess and evaluate complex and often conflicting information.
Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret planning data.
Political awareness and sensitivity.
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Additional Information

Location: Maidstone House, Maidstone
Hours per Week: 37 hours
Pay: Bi-weekly
3 Days Remote, 2 In Office

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