At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage planning applications and oversee junior officers in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Local Authority in East London focused on community development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay up to £45p/hr, hybrid working, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in the public sector.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in urban planning while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in planning, knowledge of UK planning system, and ability to work under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Our client, a Local Authority based in East London, requires a Town Planner to work within their DM team to assist in a project to remove our clients planning application backlog.
You will be required to manage a large and varied caseload of planning applications and pre-applications and determining them within statutory timeframe and/or local time targets.
You will organise workloads and meet all timescales and project milestones.
You might also be required to oversee the work of junior officers.
Our client needs a Planner with at least 3 years of recent experience of working in a similar planning role and who can show good knowledge of the UK planning system and current planning legislation.
You will need a basic understanding of the context of planning policy on the planning decision process and you must be able to work well under pressure.
Public sector Development Management experience preferred, however suitable private sector experience will be considered.
Our client will pay up to £45p/hr inside IR35 depending on experience for this role.
This will initially be a 3-4 month contract but could potentially be extended beyond this and our client offers hybrid working arrangements.
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Planner in Essex employer: Osborne Richardson
As a Principal Planning Officer with our client, a Local Authority in the West Midlands, you will be part of a supportive and experienced team dedicated to shaping the community through effective planning. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility between home and office, alongside competitive pay and opportunities for professional development within a dynamic local government environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative work culture that values your expertise and growth.
