Planning Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Month Contract

Barnet location

Hybrid working

Office attendance Tue/Wed

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited invites applications for a Planning Officer on a 4-month contract based in Barnet, London. The role operates a hybrid pattern with office attendance required on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, supporting the Planning and Building Control Service and its priorities.

You will manage a varied caseload, apply planning policy, contribute to development management, and provide guidance to applicants, residents, and councillors while meeting statutory deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning service or local authority.
• Ability to manage planning applications and casework.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and development management processes.
• Excellent report-writing and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience providing planning advice and recommendations.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• RTPI membership or working towards accreditation.
• Local Government planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of planning applications and related casework.
• Assess and determine planning applications in line with planning legislation and policy.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and decision notices.
• Provide professional planning advice to applicants, residents, councillors and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and attend meetings as required.
• Negotiate planning solutions and recommend appropriate outcomes.
• Contribute to planning policy, development management, and other service areas as needed.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies.
• Ensure work meets agreed quality standards and statutory timescales.
• Support the broader Planning and Building Control Service in achieving its objectives.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Communication

Policy knowledge

Education

Degree in Town Planning

RTPI membership or accreditation

Job description

Barnet, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/08/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation.  That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

Planning Officer – 4 Month Contract

Location: Barnet, London

Contract: 4 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working – Office Attendance Required Every Tuesday & Wednesday

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Planning Officer to join our dynamic Planning and Building Control Service on a temporary basis. This role is integral to managing a diverse range of planning functions, allowing you to handle your own caseload while ensuring the delivery of top-tier planning services aligned with council priorities, legislation, and performance standards. The position offers a unique rotation program, providing exposure to various planning specialisms and the chance to expand your professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of planning applications and related casework.
• Assess and determine planning applications in accordance with planning legislation and policy.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and decision notices.
• Provide professional planning advice to applicants, residents, councillors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and attend meetings as required.
• Negotiate planning solutions and recommend appropriate outcomes.
• Contribute to planning policy, development management, and other service areas as needed.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies.
• Ensure work meets agreed quality standards and statutory timescales.
• Support the broader Planning and Building Control Service in achieving its objectives.

Requirements

• Experience in a Planning Service, Local Authority, or similar planning environment.
• Proven ability to manage planning applications and casework.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and development management processes.
• Excellent report-writing and analytical skills.
• Proficient communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience providing planning advice and recommendations.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Degree or qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Membership of RTPI or working towards professional accreditation.
• Local Government planning experience.

What’s on Offer?

• 4 Month Contract
• Location: Barnet
• Hybrid Working
• Office Attendance Required Tuesdays & Wednesdays
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Opportunity to work within a well-established Planning & Building Control Service.
• Exposure to a varied planning caseload and specialist planning functions.

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience as a Planning Officer, Development Management Officer, Town Planner, Senior Planning Officer, Planning Consultant, Planning Case Officer, or Development Control Officer.