Senior Planning Casework Officer: Nature & Growth

Natural England; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Allowance

Travel expenses

Job summary

Natural England is seeking a Planning Casework Higher Officer in London to provide expert planning advice and influence development outcomes that benefit nature and communities. You will work with planners, developers, local authorities and environmental specialists to shape sustainable planning decisions and enable positive environmental outcomes across local, regional and national levels.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality statutory advice on planning applications, development plans and infrastructure projects (including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects)
• Assess potential impacts on protected landscapes, habitats and species, helping to secure better outcomes for nature.
• Build partnerships with customers and stakeholders to resolve complex planning issues to support nature recovery, including providing chargeable services where it supports better environmental outcomes.
• Work to statutory targets and deadlines whilst also ensuring all actions are accurately recorded and auditable.
• Well-developed knowledge of ecology, nature recovery and environmental protection in relation to planning casework and environmental outcomes.

Job description

Natural England is seeking a Planning Casework Higher Officer in London to provide expert planning advice and influence development outcomes that benefit nature and communities. You will work with planners, developers, local authorities and environmental specialists to shape sustainable planning decisions and enable positive environmental outcomes across local, regional and national levels.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to