Hybrid Planning Officer — Local Authority

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Edgware; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planning Officer role supports Barnet Council’s Planning and Building Control service, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality planning work. The position allows rotation across planning specialisms, giving exposure to multiple areas while maintaining service standards.

A typical day involves case management, reviewing planning documents, advising stakeholders, and coordinating with residents and colleagues. Office days are fixed, with some travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, town planning or a related local authority service.
• Understanding of planning processes and relevant procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to quality, performance standards and cost-effective service delivery.
• Flexibility to work across different planning specialisms.
• Ability to attend the office on fixed days and travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing planning-related work within the assigned team or specialism.
• Reviewing planning applications, documents and supporting information, depending on the area of responsibility.
• Providing advice and guidance on planning matters to relevant stakeholders.
• Liaising with colleagues, applicants, residents and other relevant parties.
• Monitoring workloads and ensuring work meets agreed deadlines and performance standards.
• Supporting different areas of the planning service through the rotation programme.
• Attending meetings and travelling when required to deliver Council services.
• Working collaboratively with the wider Planning and Building Control team.

Skills

Planning experience

Communication skills

Organisation

Independent and collaborative work

Flexibility

Job description

The Planning Officer role supports Barnet Council’s Planning and Building Control service, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality planning work. The position allows rotation across planning specialisms, giving exposure to multiple areas while maintaining service standards.

A typical day involves case management, reviewing planning documents, advising stakeholders, and coordinating with residents and colleagues. Office days are fixed, with some travel as needed.