Senior Planning Officer

Corus Consultancy; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to contribute to meaningful development within the borough. This role involves managing a varied caseload, handling planning applications, and presenting cases to the Planning Committee. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in local authority planning, a strong understanding of UK planning policy, and excellent communication skills. Join a team dedicated to supporting community-led growth and sustainable planning, where your expertise will make a significant impact on the local community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Planning Officer within a local authority.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage a varied caseload at senior level.
• Handle planning applications including residential conversions and changes of use.

Skills

UK planning policy

Case law

Report writing

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

RTPI membership or eligibility

Job description

About the Role:

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer (PO1) to assist with additional and project-based planning workload.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful development within the borough, supporting community-led growth and sustainable planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently review and manage a varied caseload at senior level

• Handle planning applications including:

  • New residential conversions

  • Changes of use

  • Minor developments and small-scale major residential applications

  • Prior approval cases

• Present cases to Planning Committee as required

• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure high-quality and timely planning outcomes

• Provide professional planning advice in line with current legislation and policy

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Planning Officer at a senior level within a local authority

• Strong understanding of UK planning policy, case law, and legislation

• Skilled in managing complex caseloads and meeting strict deadlines

• Confident presenting cases to Committee

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

• RTPI membership (or eligibility) is desirable