Financial Planner-Jobs in Norwegen

Senior Planning Officer - South Councils (South East, South West, South Central) - Hybrid / Remote Working

Roles are available across multiple South-based councils. Areas include but are not limited to:

• South East: Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire
• South West: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire
• South Central: Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight

(Hybrid and remote working options offered — extent of remote work varies by authority)

• Manage a complex and diverse caseload of planning applications, including major housing schemes, mixed-use developments, commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Liaise and negotiate with developers, planning agents, statutory consultees, and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Prepare and present clear, robust reports for Planning Committees and delegated decision-making.
• Mentor junior officers and provide planning advice and technical guidance across the team.
• Prepare appeal documentation and represent the Council as an expert witness at hearings and public inquiries.
• Provide responsive, accurate advice to members, applicants, and the public, ensuring full compliance with planning policy and legislation.

• Experience working within a local authority planning department is essential.
• Capable of working independently with a strong understanding of planning regulations and development control.
• Proven experience handling major and complex applications.
• Appeal experience (written reps, hearings, inquiries) is highly desirable.

• Initial Term: 6 months
• Extension / Permanent Options: Available
• Rate: Competitive / Negotiable (DOE)
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid / Remote (varies per authority)

If you're currently open to opportunities or would like to hear more about the councils we're working with in the South, please send over your up-to-date CV.

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