Career Grade Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A London Borough council is seeking a Career Grade Planning Officer to lead on various planning applications and contribute to the borough’s growth. Ideal candidates will possess Planning qualifications and experience in Development Management. This role offers a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work culture. Join us to make a difference in our community, with generous leave and pension benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Coaching and mentoring programmes

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Relevant Planning qualifications and eligibility for membership of the RTPI.
• Experience working within Development Management.
• Ambition for new opportunities and ability to work within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a wide range of planning applications.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities.
• Make a real difference for residents by securing growth and regeneration.

Skills

Planning qualifications

Experience in Development Management

Leadership skills

Education

Eligibility for RTPI membership

Job description

Career Grade Planning Officer

Bexley

£39,099 - £52,638 per annum inclusive of 7.5% MP

About the role

This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Bexley as we are at the heart of a regeneration and change as London moves east.

We are currently looking to attract ambitious Planners capable of leading on a wide range of applications. The ideal candidate will have relevant Planning qualifications and eligibility for membership of the RTPI. We are currently looking for relatively experienced individuals who have made a successful start to their planning careers, as well as individuals with substantial experience of working within Development Management and dealing with large scale complex schemes. You will be ambitious for new opportunities and want to work as part of a ‘platinum’ performing dynamic and friendly team to meet the Borough’s growth ambitions. This role is key for the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities. Working for us you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for our residents, securing ‘Growth’ with new homes and regenerating our town centres. If you’re looking for a new challenge, career progression and an accommodating working culture, come and join us on our journey.

About us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Closing date: 7 December 2025.

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