Planning Officer

Buckingham Futures; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Officer for a temporary position of 6 months in South East England. The role is full-time and requires processing planning applications, conducting site visits, and regular MS Teams meetings. Candidates should have experience in Development Management, preferably in a Local Authority setting, along with a full driving license. This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring at least one day in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Full driving license and business car insurance for compliance.
• Experience within a Local Authority setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process a variety of planning applications.
• Liaise with applicants and agents.
• Prepare delegated and committee reports.
• Conduct site visits.
• Participate in MS Teams meetings.
• Attend the office for collaboration.

Skills

Experience in Development Management

Familiarity with MS Teams

Professional communication

Tools

Uniform/Idox systems

Job description

Buckingham Futures is working with a Local Authority based in South East England who are seeking a Planning Officer to join their Core Development Management team. This is a temporary role for 6 months with a full-time commitment of 37 hours per week.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working: minimum 1 day per week in the office for collaboration/team meetings
• Site visits required across the Team.3 area (Amersham, Chesham, Marlow, The Missendens)

Contract Details

• Start: ASAP
• Temporary: 6 months
• Inside IR35
• Max pay: £39.46 per hour
• Full-time only

Requirements: Full driving license and business car insurance for compliance

Role Responsibilities

• Processing a variety of planning applications, including prior notifications and pre-application enquiries
• Liaising with applicants and agents
• Preparation of delegated and committee reports
• Conducting site visits
• Participating in MS Teams meetings and discussions
• Attending the office at least one day per week for team collaboration

Requirements

• Experience in Development Management, ideally within a Local Authority setting
• Familiarity with MS Teams
• Knowledge of Uniform/Idox systems preferred
• Ability to carry out site visits and maintain professional communication with applicants and stakeholders

If you are a proactive and experienced Planning Officer ready to contribute to a dedicated Development Management team, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Shanley, [e-mail], or Kapil, [e-mail]. Alternatively, call us on 02081254321.