Planning Officer

Osborne Richardson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Local Authority in North London seeks a Planning Officer to manage a caseload of planning applications, focusing on householder and minor applications. The role requires a recent local authority DM background, knowledge of UK planning legislation, and strong communication skills.

The position is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement, paying £32.46/hr umbrella. It is a 26-week contract with potential for extension and insider IR35 status, offering office time twice per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in local authority development management is preferred.
• Good grasp of UK planning legislation is required.
• Strong communication and positive attitude towards learning and developing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of planning applications, primarily householder and minor applications.
• Work within the Development Management team in a North/South East London setting.
• Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders to progress applications and provide guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning legislation knowledge

Education

Town planning degree

Job description

Our client is a Local Authority in North London which requires a Planning Officer to join their Development Management team to manage their own caseload of planning applications. These are expected to be householder and minor applications.

To apply you will ideally have recent experience within a local authority development management team, however, consultancy experience is also welcome. A good grasp of UK planning legislation is required and you will need to have good communication skills and a positive attitude towards furthering your knowledge and gaining more technical experience. A relevant town planning degree is required.

The role is based in South East London and will pay £32.46/hr umbrella. This role is insider IR35.

It is initially a 26 week contract with potential for extension.

Our client offers a hybrid working arrangement, you will work from the office twice a week.