Planning Officer

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is looking for a Planning Officer to manage various planning applications and provide pre-application advice. The role requires strong knowledge of the town planning system and the ability to produce high-standard reports. Commitment to gaining RTPI membership is essential. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £39,150 - £44,430.

Benefits

Support from Hackney Works

Inclusive environment promoting diversity

Qualifications

• Sufficient knowledge of the town planning system is essential.
• Commit to professional development towards RTPI membership.
• Demonstrate experience in handling complex planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of planning applications efficiently.
• Offer pre-application advice and process planning applications.
• Negotiate with developers and third parties on applications.

Skills

Knowledge of the town planning system

Ability to produce high-standard written reports

Negotiation skills with developers

Commitment to career pathway towards RTPI membership

Education

RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning

Job description

Job number: HCAA02552

Service: Planning and Building Control Service

DBS required: No

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full Time

Contracted hours: 36

Salary: £39,150 - £44,430

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring planning officer to start their Development Management career or a current Development Management Officer seeking the next step to handle more complex planning applications.

You will need to work to tight deadlines and service level agreements to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. Responsibilities include handling a wide range of planning applications, offering pre-application advice, processing planning applications and appeals, and negotiating with developers and third parties.

For grade SO1/2, candidates should demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the town planning system, the ability to produce high-standard written reports, and a commitment to a career pathway towards RTPI membership and becoming a chartered town planner, such as enrolling in an RTPI course.

For grade PO1, candidates must be eligible for RTPI membership—either through an RTPI-accredited degree (minimum level 4 in Town Planning) here or by demonstrating 10+ years of experience as a town planner.

Our staff are our most valuable asset, dedicated to serving residents and committed to organizational goals.

If you want to work in a place where you can embody our values and achieve the best for residents, please click the apply button below.

We operate a fair, open, and anonymous selection process and do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

To apply, create an account and submit your application. You will need to complete competency-based questions to demonstrate your suitability, skills, knowledge, and experience outlined in the job description.

While we recognize the benefits of AI, we encourage you to showcase your personal knowledge and skills in your application, as AI tools lack authenticity.

Closing date for applications: 29 August 2025.

Interview and assessment week: W/C 15 September 2025.

We aim to be a place where residents and staff feel proud, included, and valued, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. We seek individuals who are proud, ambitious, pioneering, open, proactive, and inclusive.

Hackney Council is committed to eliminating discrimination and encourages applications from disabled people and those interested in flexible working. We also offer support through Hackney Works, our employment support service. Contact: [e-mail]