Planning Officer JM RQ1609200

Overview

Planning Officer | JM RQ1609200 | £22.35 per hour PAYE | Contract Length: 6 months | 35 hours per week | Location: Greenwich, London SE18 6HQ

Our Client is seeking a motivated and professional Planning Officer to join our Development Planning team. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be accountable for a significant area of work within planning, development control, regeneration, design, conservation, economic development, and project delivery.

Candidates will need to have a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the borough, ensuring our planning and regeneration strategies are effective, sustainable, and responsive to community needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Council’s planning, regeneration, and economic development policies and ensure effective implementation.
• Undertake a range of special projects, feasibility studies, and regeneration initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports for Committees and represent the Council at public inquiries, appeals, and hearings.
• Provide professional evidence at public inquiries and support statutory and non-statutory planning processes.
• Draft specifications, monitor progress, and assess outcomes of planning and regeneration projects.
• Support the development of a comprehensive planning and regeneration strategy.
• Ensure high-quality outputs are delivered on time and to agreed standards.
• Keep the Area Manager informed of progress, risks, and required actions.
• Support the supervision, training, and development of junior staff.

Communications

• Represent the Council at internal and external meetings, working groups, forums, and inter-borough consultations.
• Act as a key point of contact for enquiries from developers, residents, businesses, Government Departments, and elected Members.
• Provide clear and professional advice on planning policy, legislation, design, and regeneration matters.
• Liaise effectively with stakeholders and clients on planning and regeneration projects.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Sound knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with confidence to represent the Council at meetings and public forums.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Membership (or eligibility for membership) of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is desirable.

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