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
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.
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Manage a caseload of planning applications and related casework.
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Assess and determine planning applications in accordance with planning legislation and policy.
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Prepare reports, recommendations, and decision notices.
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Provide professional planning advice to applicants, residents, councillors, and stakeholders.
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Conduct site visits and attend meetings as required.
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Negotiate planning solutions and recommend appropriate outcomes.
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Contribute to planning policy, development management, and other service areas as needed.
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Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies.
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Ensure work meets agreed quality standards and statutory timescales.
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Support the broader Planning and Building Control Service in achieving its objectives.
Requirements:
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Experience in a Planning Service, Local Authority, or similar planning environment.
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Proven ability to manage planning applications and casework.
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Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and development management processes.
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Excellent report-writing and analytical skills.
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Proficient communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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Experience providing planning advice and recommendations.
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Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Degree or qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
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Membership of RTPI or working towards professional accreditation.
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Experience across multiple planning specialisms.
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Local Government planning experience.
£32.46 per hour (Umbrella)
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4 Month Contract
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Location: Barnet
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Hybrid Working
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Office Attendance Required Tuesdays & Wednesdays
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Bi-weekly Pay
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Opportunity to work within a well-established Planning & Building Control Service.
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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.
