Assistant Planning Officer in Broxbourne

A busy and progressive local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an Assistant Planning Officer to join their Development Management service. Located close to Greater London, the authority faces a number of development pressures. The postholder would carry their own caseload of smaller planning applications and would have the opportunity of providing assistance to colleagues on more complex development proposals. The postholder will play their part in delivering sustainable development, whilst maintaining Broxbourne as an attractive place to live, work and visit.

If you have an interest in planning, planning experience or ideally a 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. This position could also suit candidates who have recently left education with a particular interest in sustainable development, planning or the environment and who wish to gain experience in this sector.

You should be organised, enthusiastic, committed and motivated. You must be able to work efficiently under your own initiative and effectively in partnership with planning colleagues, developers, agents, elected Members and other stakeholders in order to support the Development Management service. You will be confident using common IT applications such as Microsoft Office and you will pay attention to detail.

The ability to analyse development proposals, negotiate and communicate both verbally and in writing are essential requirements of the post. You should be able to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English. A current full driving licence and the ability to undertake site visits and inspections are a requirement of the post.

• Carry a caseload of smaller planning applications and provide assistance to colleagues on more complex development proposals.
• Contribute to delivering sustainable development and help maintain Broxbourne as an attractive place to live, work and visit.
• Analyse development proposals, negotiate, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Advise members of the public in fluent English and conduct site visits/inspections as required.
• Collaborate with planning colleagues, developers, agents, elected Members and other stakeholders to support the Development Management service.

• Organised, enthusiastic, committed and motivated; able to work under own initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and external parties; good attention to detail.
• Proficiency with common IT applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Strong analytical, negotiation and written/verbal communication skills.
• Fluent English; ability to converse with members of the public.
• Current full driving licence and ability to undertake site visits and inspections.
• Interest in planning, planning experience, or knowledge of the development management process.

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. Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The Council’s 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, 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.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website. Application forms must be submitted online by Sunday 22 February 2026 quoting the above reference. Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk