Senior planning officer/planning officer Work, Jobs in Ashford (with Salaries)

Senior Planning Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- No degree
Quick apply
Senior Student Experience Officer
University of Greenwich —Medway
- £32,080 - £37,694 a year
- Call to connect
- University
6d
Senior Planning Lawyer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Registered Manager - Fostering
Credo Care Fostering —Lydd
- £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Global Events Manager (FTC - Maternity Cover)
The Recruitment Events Co. —Canterbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Travel
Quick apply
Executive Assistant to Chief Officer (Headquarters, Maidstone)
Essex Police and Kent Police —Maidstone
- £30,879 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
8d
Designated Nurse for Looked After Children
NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board —Maidstone
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Nursing
8d
Technical Operations Equipment Officer
National Crime Agency —Gillingham
- £36,057 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
Social Worker Safeguarding
Medway Council —Chatham
- £39,823 - £47,434 a year
- Call to connect
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Finance Officer
Commercial Services Group —Aylesford
- £27,642 - £33,098 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Driving
- In-person
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Jo Malone London, Boutique Manager 37.5hrs, 5 days, Fenwick Canterbury
Estee Lauder —Canterbury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Customer service

Related jobs to explore

Based on your search for senior planning officer/planning officer

Planning Policy Officer
London Borough of Bromley —London Borough of Bromley
We offer hybrid working arrangements, with the current expectation that the post holder will be in the office for at least 2 days per week.
£30,463 - £46,952 a year
1d
Communications Officer
Department for Business and Trade —London
By joining DBT Communications and Marketing, you'll be part of a team that's redefining how government communicates about economic growth working…
£35,367 - £41,494 a year
1h

I want to receive the latest job alerts for senior planning officer/planning officer in ashford

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

senior planning officer/planning officer jobs near ashford

Senior Planning Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited
Maidstone

Quick apply

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

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

senior planning officer/planning officer jobs in ashford

Senior Planning Officer

Senior Student Experience Officer

Senior Planning Lawyer

Registered Manager - Fostering

Global Events Manager (FTC - Maternity Cover)

Executive Assistant to Chief Officer (Headquarters, Maidstone)

Designated Nurse for Looked After Children

Technical Operations Equipment Officer

Social Worker Safeguarding

Finance Officer

Jo Malone London, Boutique Manager 37.5hrs, 5 days, Fenwick Canterbury

Related jobs to explore

I want to receive the latest job alerts for senior planning officer/planning officer in ashford

Explore jobs in more locations

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

Additional Information

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected