Job Description

Senior Planning Officer

Midlands

£43-48 per hour - Hybrid Working (negotiable for exceptional candidates)

3-Month Rolling Contract (likely to extend)

Job Ref - 67118

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and well-established planning service, managing a varied caseload whilst contributing to the delivery of development across the borough.

Role Specific

·Managing a varied caseload of planning applications ranging from householders and minor developments through to complex and small major schemes, offering scope to further develop experience on more complex and strategic applications.

·Leading pre-application discussions and negotiating positive outcomes with applicants, agents and key stakeholders.

·Preparing high-quality delegated and committee reports, presenting recommendations and defending decisions at appeal where required.

·Negotiating planning obligations, conditions and mitigation measures to secure policy-compliant development.

·Building effective relationships with councillors, consultees, developers and members of the public whilst providing sound planning advice.

·Providing technical guidance and support to colleagues, with opportunities to develop mentoring and leadership responsibilities.

·Contributing to service improvements, process development and performance targets within the Development Management function.

·Applying planning legislation, policy and professional judgement to a range of development proposals.

·About You

·Experience working within a Local Authority Development Management team.

·Confident managing your own caseload and working to statutory deadlines.

·Strong understanding of planning legislation, policy and Development Management processes.

·Experience presenting applications at Planning Committee meetings would be beneficial.

·Experience dealing with appeals, enforcement matters or compliance issues would be advantageous.

·Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

We are keen to hear from experienced Planning Officers looking to step into a Senior Planner position, as well as established Senior Planners seeking a new challenge. If you have a solid Development Management background, experience managing your own caseload and the ability to exercise sound planning judgement, we would encourage you to apply. The team can offer support and development in areas where you may not yet have exposure, making this an excellent opportunity for planners ready to take the next step in their career.

Please contact Ryan Williamson on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me if you are short of time to chat