Hours:
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract:
Temporary
24 August to 24 November 2026
Hybrid:
2 days per week in Walsall,
including every Tuesday
Driving:
Full driving licence and access to own vehicle essential
Interview:
Microsoft Teams We are recruiting for an experienced
Planning Officer (Development Management)
to join a small and busy planning team in Walsall on an initial three-month contract. Priority will be given to candidates who are
available immediately or at short notice . The successful candidate will primarily assist with new and reallocated
householder and minor planning applications, pre-applications and associated appeals . ### The Role You will manage your own planning caseload and support the delivery of an effective Development Management service. Key responsibilities will include: Managing
householder and minor planning applications Dealing with pre-application enquiries and providing planning advice Assessing planning submissions against relevant legislation and planning policy Undertaking site visits Preparing clear reports, recommendations and correspondence Carrying out consultations and statutory publicity requirements Negotiating with applicants, agents and other stakeholders Monitoring developments to ensure compliance with planning permissions Supporting planning enforcement matters where required Preparing statements and dealing with planning/enforcement appeals Representing the Council at meetings and appeals where required Managing your caseload to meet statutory and local performance targets The full specification confirms that the role can also involve investigating alleged breaches of planning control and preparing enforcement notices, statements of evidence and, where required, giving evidence at hearings, inquiries or court. ### About You We are looking for someone who has: Previous practical experience within
Development Management, planning policy and/or planning enforcement
Experience managing a caseload of
householder and minor planning applications
Good working knowledge of planning legislation Experience providing appropriate planning advice Ability to interpret scaled building drawings and development layouts Strong report-writing and communication skills Ability to manage your own workload and work to deadlines with minimal supervision Confidence dealing with applicants, agents, members of the public, colleagues and Councillors A planning-related degree
or equivalent relevant planning/enforcement experience
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
These are specifically identified within the Council's person specification. ### Working Arrangements The position is hybrid, but you must be able to attend
Walsall two days each week, including Tuesday , which is the Planning Department's all-team office day. There may also occasionally be a requirement to attend Planning Committee or other public meetings outside normal working hours.
£25\.27 PAYE \| 37 hours \| 3\-month contract
If you're an experienced Planning Officer who can start at short notice and meet the Walsall hybrid requirement, please apply with your latest CV.
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Contact Details:
Lynx Employment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
