Planning Officer Level 2 (Order No: OR111329)
Hours: 36 Hours Per Week
Contract: Temporary Assignment (16 Weeks)
Start Date: 25 August 2026
Location: Colindale, 2 Bristol Avenue, London, NW9 4EW, United Kingdom
Work Pattern: Hybrid – Tuesday & Wednesday office attendance (additional office presence as required)
We're recruiting a Planning Officer Level 2 (Grade H) to support Council's Planning & Building Control service. This is a key role within Development Management, ideal for someone with strong planning knowledge, organisational skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes in a busy public service environment.
About the Role
As a Planning Officer, you'll contribute positively to the Planning and Building Control service, working across different specialisms through a rotation programme. You'll ensure compliance with council priorities, statutory legislation, and best practice while delivering efficient and cost-effective services.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading on general planning casework and contributing to service delivery
- Managing planning applications, appeals, and enforcement matters
- Supporting colleagues across different planning specialisms
- Ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, council policies, and procedures
- Representing the council at meetings, hearings, and site visits
- Contributing to projects and programmes allocated by senior management
- Promoting best practice and facilitating change across the service
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone proactive, organised, and confident in planning processes.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience in planning casework and development management
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Good communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders
- Knowledge of planning legislation, policies, and procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- IT proficiency and ability to use planning systems effectively
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to gain varied experience across planning specialisms
- Hybrid working arrangement with structured office attendance
- Short-term contract ideal for professional development
- Chance to contribute to Barnet Council's growth and development priorities
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
- Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Pay Rate
Additional Information
Candidate Requirements
- Driving Licence
- 3 Years References/Work History
Order Number: OR111329
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: £24.84 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Have you worked with UK planning legislation, policies, and procedures?
- Are you familiar with local authority planning application processes?
Experience:
- Planning: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving License (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London NW9
