Senior Planning Officer

Broxbourne Borough Council; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to manage a varied caseload of planning applications. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders and mentoring junior officers, contributing to the effective management of development proposals. Candidates should ideally have a minimum of 3 years' experience in development management and be eligible for RTPI membership. The position offers a generous benefits package including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Full training and development programme

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Free membership to leisure centres

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of development management experience.
• Full driving license for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied personal caseload of planning applications.
• Present reports to the Planning and Regulatory Committee.
• Assist and mentor junior officers.
• Work with stakeholders for the Development Management service.
• Understand the development management process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Oral and written communication

Ability to converse in fluent English

Ability to work efficiently under own initiative

Education

Eligible for membership of the RTPI

Job description

Overview

SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER (Ref: SPO)

Salary £46,233.72 pa. Contract: Full-time, Permanent. A busy and progressive local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management service. Located close to Greater London, the authority faces several development issues, and this post plays an important role managing applications for a range of development proposals. The postholder will play their part in delivering high quality housing and economic growth, whilst maintaining Broxbourne as an attractive place to live, work and visit.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied personal caseload including a proportion of major, complex and other planning applications for sites across the Borough.
• Present reports on behalf of the Service to the Planning and Regulatory Committee.
• Assist and mentor junior officers and technicians and provide advice and guidance where required.
• Work in partnership with planning colleagues, developers, agents, elected Members and other stakeholders to support the Development Management service.
• Operate with a sound working knowledge of the development management process, with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering solutions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Eligible for membership of the RTPI, ideally with a minimum of 3 years of development management experience.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills; good oral and written communication.
• Ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English.
• Ability to work efficiently under own initiative and in partnership with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Full driving licence and the ability to undertake site visits and inspections.

Values and Benefits

We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). The values and their underlying behaviours demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward-thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.

The Council is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres (including gyms, pools, fitness classes, racket sports, a health suite and discounts across other leisure and culture services).

Details and How to Apply

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer. Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website. Applications must be submitted online by 30 September 2025, quoting the reference above.

Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk