Planning Officer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working remotely while engaging with a diverse caseload of planning applications. You will play a crucial role in reviewing and processing applications, preparing professional reports, and presenting cases to the Planning Committee. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree, strong knowledge of planning legislation, and excellent communication skills. If you're ready to contribute to impactful planning decisions in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or equivalent required.
• RTPI membership preferred or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Manage senior-level planning applications from validation to decision.
• Prepare reports with robust planning recommendations.

Skills

Planning Legislation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Time Management

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning

RTPI Membership

Job description

Job Advert – Planning Officer (Development Management) | North London Council
Client: Local Authority – North London
Job Title: Planning Officer
Location: Hybrid – North London (1 day per week in office preferred)
Contract: Ongoing Temporary Contract
Rate:£40 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) / £32 PAYE
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role: A local authority in North London is seeking an experienced Planning Officer to support their Development Management team with the efficient review and processing of senior-level planning cases. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to work from the office one day per week, and the remainder remotely.
You will take on a varied caseload involving conversions, changes of use, prior approvals, and small-to-medium scale residential applications, with presentation to committee required where necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of senior-level planning applications, from validation through to decision.
• Assess planning proposals for conversions, changes of use, minor and small major residential schemes, and prior approvals.
• Prepare clear, accurate and professional reports with robust planning recommendations.
• Present cases to Planning Committee where required.
• Conduct site visits and liaise with applicants, agents, councillors, and residents.
• Provide sound planning advice in line with local and national planning policy frameworks.
• Work collaboratively within the Development Management team and across other departments as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant degree in Town Planning or equivalent
• RTPI membership (or working towards) preferred
• Proven experience handling a wide range of applications including minor and small major residential schemes
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, permitted development rights, and policy frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and deliver to tight deadlines
• Experience presenting to committee desirable

How to Apply: If you’re interested in this opportunity or would like to know more, please contact James Glover at Service Care Solutions:01772 208967 /[e-mail]