Planning Officer

Carrington West; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority planning team is seeking a Planning Officer to deliver exceptional services while primarily working from home. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £32 to £35, depending on experience, with required office presence once or twice a week. Ideal candidates will have experience in local authority development management and must be proactive in managing workload changes and assisting in team dynamics. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team in the City of London.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working within a local authority development management service.
• Able to be in the office once or twice a week.
• Experience working on householder and minor applications within an LPA.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily from home until the authority returns to office work.
• Continue high level of service that the local authority operates.
• Handle increasing workload due to staff changes.

Skills

Experience in local authority development management

Ability to work both individually and as part of a team

Job description

Planning Officer

London | £32 to £35 | Inside IR35

Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?

You will be mainly working from home, until the authority goes back to fully working from the office. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role.

This newly created role is because of an increase in workload and a staff member leaving. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operates to currently.

Requirements

You will be required to:

• Have recent experience of working within a local authority development management service.
• Be able to be in the office once or twice a week.
• Have experience working on householder and minor applications within an LPA.

On offer is an hourly rate of up to £35p/h depending on experience.

This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity to join a growing local authority. JOB REF - 63132.

To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV.

Please also feel free to call our Town Planning recruitment specialists, Liam Shea on (phone number removed).

If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities but this role is not of interest, please still apply and we can consider you for other positions.