Career Grade Planning Officers (Development Management) LBHF620153

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic borough in West London seeks Planning Officers to manage a variety of applications, from household changes to major developments. The role offers hybrid working, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive team environment focused on collaboration and excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive reward package

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Good written and oral communication skills needed.
• Ability to handle conflicting pressures.

Responsibilities

• Handle applications from householders to complex masterplans.
• Work closely with residents and stakeholders.
• Lead on complex borough-wide sites as you progress.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Collaboration

Negotiation

Job description

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Career Grade Planning Officers (Development Management) LBHF620153, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

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Client:

Shared Services Partnership

Location:

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Salary range: £30,987 - £52,674 per annum
Work location: Hybrid, 145 King Street, London W6 6LL
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 12 May 2025
Contact details for Informal discussion: Neil Egerton, Team Leader on 02087533476 or via email on [emailprotected], or Matthew Lawton, Deputy Team Leader, on 020 8753 6686 or via email on [emailprotected]

About the role

Hammersmith and Fulham is a dynamic and ambitious West London borough working with major partners including Imperial College, BBC, Westfield, Ikea, Berkeley Group, HS2, and the OPDC. We have a large river frontage and a landmark Civic Campus opening later this year, offering a futuristic working environment. Our strong industrial strategy, Upstream, is creating a new tech city west and has already generated £6 billion of high-growth business investment and over 13,000 jobs.

You’ll handle a wide range of applications from householders and changes of use to complex masterplans within our Opportunity Areas. We have a dense housing stock with a rich heritage; a cultural and sporting presence with three major football stadiums and active major UK developers in our regeneration areas. As a trusted team member, you’ll work closely with residents and stakeholders, supporting your manager; excellent interpersonal skills and a responsive approach to workloads, deadlines, and new ideas are essential.

We have up to 3 Planning Officer positions, including potentially two at Senior Planning Officer level. The work will be tailored to your experience, with opportunities at junior level to assist more experienced officers on major applications. At senior level, and as you progress, there will be opportunities to lead on complex borough-wide sites. The roles involve flexible hybrid working, combining home and office days.

You need good written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within the organization and with external bodies. You should handle conflicting pressures while presenting logical planning arguments for the Council. Effective caseload management with multiple deadlines is required.

We are leveraging digital technology to improve service delivery and encourage officers to develop these initiatives. Our supportive management team will help nurture your skills, including negotiation, mentoring, and report review. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, experience, and career. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.

Our People Values:

Our actions define us. We aim to embed these values in everything we do:

• We are fair: We treat everyone with compassion, dignity, and fairness. We value diverse opinions and promote equal opportunities.
• We are caring: We care about our borough and strive for high standards and continuous improvement, learning from mistakes and celebrating successes.
• We are collaborators: We work together with residents, businesses, schools, and third sector organizations for better outcomes.
• We are driven: We pursue excellence and prioritize residents, customers, and businesses in all we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F, you will have access to a comprehensive reward package and flexible working options. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equitable access to opportunities, free from discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, unless a GOQ applies.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults, reflecting this in our recruitment practices. For more on our inclusivity efforts, click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We support removing workplace barriers, including recruitment adjustments. Contact us at [emailprotected] or by post at The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU for assistance.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and employment practices.