Senior Planning Officer

Carrington West; Welwyn; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Planning Officer in Hertfordshire. The role is largely home-based with occasional site visits and key meetings; the office location can be discussed on application.

You will manage a mixed caseload of complex minor and major planning applications, working within a motivated local authority planning team to maintain high service levels.

The role offers an hourly rate up to £45 per hour, Inside IR35, with a fast-moving process.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license.
• Experience as a senior planning officer.
• Comfortable working from home and using virtual meeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of complex minor and major planning applications.
• Work as part of a team to meet targets and deadlines.

Skills

Senior planning officer experience

Microsoft Teams/Zoom proficiency

UK driving license

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Senior Planning Officer

Hertfordshire

£45p/h

Inside IR35

Job Ref - 69915

Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?

You will be mainly working from home, with the exception of site visits and key meetings. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role.

This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operate to currently. You will be managing a mixed caseload of applications so must be comfortable with this variety.

To be successful in this position you MUST HAVE:

• Valid UK driving license
• Be comfortable working from home and using Microsoft Teams/Zoom
• Please note this role would suit an experienced senior planning officer.

Role & Responsibilities:

• You will be involved in a mixed caseload of applications of complex minor and major applications
• Working as part of a team to ensure all targets and deadlines are met.

On offer is an hourly rate of up to £45p/h depending on experience.

This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority.