Planning Officer

Matchtech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Planning Officer to support the delivery of town planning services on a 26-week contract in London. The role offers hybrid working with compulsory office attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

You will assess planning applications, provide professional planning advice, prepare reports, and coordinate with internal departments and stakeholders to ensure timely progress of cases. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in town planning, development management or a related local authority planning environment.
• Good understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and procedures.
• Ability to assess planning applications and prepare well-reasoned recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing workloads and deadlines.
• Confident working with applicants, professional advisers, consultees and members of the public.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and using standard office and planning systems.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and processing planning applications in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Providing professional town planning advice to applicants, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Preparing clear planning reports, recommendations and written correspondence.
• Reviewing planning proposals and assessing their impact on local communities and the built environment.
• Working collaboratively with internal departments, external consultees and members of the public.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring planning applications progress within required timescales.
• Supporting the delivery of an effective and responsive planning service.

Job description

Our client is seeking a Planning Officer to support the delivery of town planning services on contract basis. The role offers hybrid working, with compulsory office attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Greater London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing and processing planning applications in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Providing professional town planning advice to applicants, colleagues and stakeholders
• Preparing clear planning reports, recommendations and written correspondence
• Reviewing planning proposals and assessing their impact on local communities and the built environment
• Working collaboratively with internal departments, external consultees and members of the public
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring planning applications progress within required timescales
• Supporting the delivery of an effective and responsive planning service

Job Requirements:

• Experience in town planning, development management or a related local authority planning environment
• Good understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and procedures
• Ability to assess planning applications and prepare well-reasoned recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing workloads and deadlines
• Confident working with applicants, professional advisers, consultees and members of the public
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and using standard office and planning systems
• Eligibility to work in the UK and a valid driving licence

Contract Information:

• Contract duration: 26 weeks
• Location: London
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Compulsory office attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planning Officer with a strong town planning background to contribute to local authority services in a varied and professionally rewarding environment.