Senior Planning Officer
Posted 1 day 8 hours ago by The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited
Hybrid Working (flexible office attendance)
£40-45 p/h
Initial 6 Month Contract
Job Ref - 65616
A 6-month contract opportunity to assist with a backlog of planning applications caused by recent staff absences. The role involves taking ownership of existing and new applications to progress cases efficiently and support the wider team.
Key responsibilities- Manage mid-sized major and non-major urban planning applications
- Familiarise with the Local Plan and relevant SPD documents
- Prepare delegated or committee reports on planning applications
- Present reports to Planning Committee and answer questions on cases
- Support the team in maintaining smooth application progress
- Experience in Development Management within a local authority or similar setting
- Ability to handle complex mid-scale urban planning applications
- Proficient in writing clear, accurate planning reports
- Confidence presenting cases to Planning Committee
The role offers hybrid working with flexible office attendance to suit candidate availability.
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