Senior Planning Officer

TipTopJob; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Enfield Council is looking for a Senior Planning Officer to manage a diverse caseload and support community-led growth. The role involves handling planning applications, providing professional advice, and presenting cases to the Planning Committee.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planning Officer at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload at senior level.
• Handle planning applications including residential conversions and changes of use.
• Present cases to Planning Committee as required.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Case Management

Education

RTPI Membership

Job description

About the Role:

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer (PO1) to assist with additional and project-based planning workload. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful development within the borough, supporting community-led growth and sustainable planning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Efficiently review and manage a varied caseload at senior level.
2. Handle planning applications including:

• New residential conversions
• Changes of use
• Minor developments and small-scale major residential applications
• Prior approval cases

Present cases to Planning Committee as required.

Work collaboratively across departments to ensure high-quality and timely planning outcomes.

Provide professional planning advice in line with current legislation and policy.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Planning Officer at a senior level within a local authority.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy, case law, and legislation.
• Skilled in managing complex caseloads and meeting strict deadlines.
• Confident presenting cases to Committee.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• RTPI membership (or eligibility) is desirable.