Planning Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Oadby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking an experienced Planning Officer to join a local authority in Oadby on an interim basis. You will manage a caseload of planning applications from validation to recommendation, working independently and prioritising a busy workload.

The role requires sound knowledge of the planning system, strong written communication and the ability to engage with applicants, agents and councillors.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in town planning or a related discipline.
• Membership of the RTPI, or progress towards it.
• Experience in development management within a local authority or comparable setting.
• Sound knowledge of the National Planning Policy Framework and planning legislation.
• Experience managing a caseload and meeting statutory deadlines.
• Strong report writing, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of planning applications, including householder, minor and other development proposals.
• Assess applications against national and local planning policy and other material considerations.
• Carry out site visits and prepare clear, well-reasoned officer reports and recommendations.
• Consult with statutory consultees, internal teams and neighbours, and consider the responses received.
• Negotiate amendments with applicants and agents to achieve acceptable schemes.
• Draft planning conditions and, where required, contribute to legal agreements.
• Respond to pre-application enquiries and general planning queries.
• Support enforcement matters and appeals as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and meet statutory deadlines and performance targets.

Skills

Caseload management

Report writing

Communication

Negotiation

Site visits

Education

Degree in Town Planning

RTPI membership or progress

Job description

Location: Oadby, United Kingdom
Contract: Interim

About the role

Our client, a local authority, is looking for a Planning Officer to join their planning team in Oadby on an interim basis. The role involves managing a caseload of planning applications and supporting the delivery of the authority’s development management service.

You will take applications through the full process, from validation and consultation to site visits, assessment and recommendation. The position suits a planner who is comfortable working independently, prioritising a busy caseload and dealing confidently with applicants, agents, councillors and members of the public.

The successful candidate will bring sound technical knowledge of the planning system, good judgement and clear written communication. This is a practical, hands‑on assignment where your experience will be put to work from the outset.

Main responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of planning applications, including householder, minor and other development proposals
• Assess applications against national and local planning policy and other material considerations
• Carry out site visits and prepare clear, well‑reasoned officer reports and recommendations
• Consult with statutory consultees, internal teams and neighbours, and consider the responses received
• Negotiate amendments with applicants and agents to achieve acceptable schemes
• Draft planning conditions and, where required, contribute to legal agreements
• Respond to pre-application enquiries and general planning queries
• Support enforcement matters and appeals as needed
• Maintain accurate records and meet statutory deadlines and performance targets

Requirements

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in town planning or a related discipline
• Membership of the RTPI, or progress towards it
• Relevant experience in development management within a local authority or comparable setting
• Sound knowledge of the National Planning Policy Framework, planning legislation and the decision‑making process
• Experience managing a caseload and working to statutory deadlines
• Strong report writing, negotiation and communication skills
• Competence with planning and case management systemsThe ability to work from Oadby

The offer

• An interim role based in Oadby
• Duration and rate to be confirmed with candidates

If you are an experienced planning professional looking for an interim assignment in Oadby, this role offers a live caseload and a clear scope of work.