Planning Officer

Osborne Richardson; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is seeking a Planning Officer for a Local Authority in the South East London area to manage a caseload of planning applications, with a focus on householder and minor applications.

The ideal candidate will have local authority development management experience or consultancy exposure, a town planning degree, and strong knowledge of UK planning legislation. This role is hybrid, with office attendance twice a week (one day Tuesday) and is IR35 insider.

Qualifications

• Relevant town planning knowledge and good grasp of UK planning legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of planning applications, including householder and minor applications.

Education

Town planning degree

Job description

Our client is a Local Authority in the West Midlands 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.

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 £35/hr umbrella. This role is insider IR35.

It is initially a 3 month contract with potential for extension.

Our client offers a hybrid working arrangement, you will work from the office twice a week. One of those days will be a Tuesday.

You must have access to your own car/vehicle.