Planning Officer (Hybrid: 2 On-Site Days/Week)

Essex County Council; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Maldon District Council seeks a Planning Officer on a three-month temporary basis, with a requirement to attend site two days per week. The role supports the planning team in delivering high-quality services balancing community, environment, and regulatory needs.

Location: Maldon. Salary: £35.00 per hour (umbrella). Closing Date: 26 October 2026. Essex County Council are assisting Maldon District Council with recruitment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Planning or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Eligibility to work towards MRTPI or equivalent professional body.
• Understanding of the planning system, legislation, and local/national policies.
• Awareness of sustainable development principles in a local authority context.
• Knowledge of customer service standards in the public sector.
• Understanding of data protection and information management principles.
• Familiarity with planning procedures, consultations, enforcement and community engagement.
• Desirable: GIS and IT tools usage.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process planning applications in line with policy and guidance.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for Members, developers and the public.
• Support development of planning policies and projects for sustainable growth.
• Maintain planning databases and ensure data protection compliance.
• Contribute to consultations with internal teams and external agencies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within planning service.
• Develop professional knowledge and assist senior planners on projects.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Data protection awareness

Public sector customer service

GIS familiarity

Education

Undergraduate degree in Planning or related discipline

MRTPI eligibility or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

GIS

IT systems / databases

Job description

Maldon District Council seeks a Planning Officer on a three-month temporary basis, with a requirement to attend site two days per week. The role supports the planning team in delivering high-quality services balancing community, environment, and regulatory needs.

Location: Maldon. Salary: £35.00 per hour (umbrella). Closing Date: 26 October 2026. Essex County Council are assisting Maldon District Council with recruitment.