Senior Planning Officer

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

Job summary

A local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to manage planning applications and contribute to housing and economic growth. Candidates must have a sound understanding of the development management process and excellent communication skills. The role offers a full-time, permanent contract with benefits including generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Full training and development programme

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Free access to local leisure centres

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of requisite development management experience.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied personal caseload including major and complex planning applications.
• Present reports on behalf of the Service to the Planning and Regulatory Committee.
• Assist and mentor junior officers and technicians.

Skills

GIS

Land Survey

ADMA

Adobe Photoshop

Education

Eligible for membership of the RTPI

Job description

SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER (Ref : SPO)

Salary 46233.72 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.

If you are interested in joining us as a Senior Planning Officer within the Development Management team you will be responsible for a varied personal caseload including a proportion of major complex and other planning applications for sites across the Borough. This is an exciting yet challenging role that would suit a candidate with experience working in a development management service.

If you have a sound working knowledge of the development management process along with a positive attitude and a wish to seek and deliver solutions then we would like to hear from you. You should be enthusiastic committed and highly motivated. You must be able to work efficiently under your own initiative and also effectively in partnership with planning colleagues, developers, agents, elected members and other stakeholders to support the Development Management service.

The role requires you to be eligible for membership of the RTPI ideally with a minimum of 3 years requisite development management experience, excellent analytical and negotiation skills and good communication skills; both oral and this role you will also be required to 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. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post. A full driving licence and the ability to undertake site visits and inspections is a requirement of the post.

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.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Councils benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Councils local leisure centres which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Application forms must be submitted online by 30 September 2025 quoting the above reference.

Borough Offices Bishops College Churchgate Cheshunt Hertfordshire EN8 9XQ.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills:

• GIS
• Land Survey
• ADMA
• Adobe Photoshop
• Loans

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1