Planning Officer - Hybrid Role with Rotations

Brackenberry Limited; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited is recruiting a Planning Officer to support Barnet's Planning and Building Control service on a 6.5-month contract. You will rotate across planning specialisms, with a hybrid role requiring fixed office days and occasional travel outside the Borough.

The position involves delivering high-quality, cost-effective planning services and leading general planning work while aligning with council priorities. Immediate availability is preferred; right to work in the U.K. is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant planning qualification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to manage and lead general planning work.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid arrangement, attend the office on fixed days and travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Planning and Building Control service effectively.
• Lead on general areas of planning work.
• Work across different planning specialisms as part of the service rotation programme.
• Ensure work meets agreed quality and performance standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Relevant planning qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Brackenberry Limited is recruiting a Planning Officer to support Barnet's Planning and Building Control service on a 6.5-month contract. You will rotate across planning specialisms, with a hybrid role requiring fixed office days and occasional travel outside the Borough.

The position involves delivering high-quality, cost-effective planning services and leading general planning work while aligning with council priorities. Immediate availability is preferred; right to work in the U.K. is required.