At a Glance
- Tasks: Support planning services and contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Barnet Council, a forward-thinking local authority committed to community development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and the chance to grow your planning skills.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible work pattern with opportunities to learn across various planning specialisms.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience in planning.
- Qualifications: Planning experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 24.84 - 24.84 £ per hour.
Barnet Council is seeking a Planning Officer Level 2 to support the Planning and Building Control service within Development Management. The role will contribute to the delivery of planning services in line with the Council’s aims, objectives, priorities, quality standards and performance expectations. This is a generic Planning Officer role within the planning service. The service operates a rotation programme, giving officers the opportunity to work across different planning specialisms.
Important – Please Read Carefully: This is a Planning Officer Level 2 role within Development Management. Candidates must have relevant planning experience and be able to contribute positively to a busy Planning and Building Control service. The role is hybrid, but office attendance is required every Tuesday and Wednesday. A driving licence is required.
Key Responsibilities:- Support the Planning and Building Control service
- Contribute to Council aims and priorities
- Deliver work to agreed quality standards
- Meet performance standards
- Work cost-effectively
- Lead on general planning work
- Support Development Management functions
- Work across planning specialisms as required
- Manage allocated planning tasks
- Work with colleagues and stakeholders
- Attend the office on fixed days
- Travel outside the Borough when required
- Planning experience
- Development Management experience
- Local authority planning experience
- Knowledge of planning processes
- Ability to manage planning work
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Stakeholder communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Driving licence
- Previous Planning Officer experience
- London borough planning experience
- Planning application experience
- Planning advice experience
- Experience across planning specialisms
- RTPI membership or planning qualification
This is a hybrid role with office attendance required every Tuesday and Wednesday. Interview will be an online short informal chat. Candidate submission deadline is 12 August 2026.
Planning Officer Level 2 employer: Fix Space Recruitment Ltd
Fix Space Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Located in the vibrant city of Plymouth, employees benefit from a dynamic environment where they can enhance their skills in contract management while contributing to sustainable waste services. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to employee well-being, this role promises meaningful and rewarding employment.
