Planning Officer – 6 Month Contract

Location: Barnet

Rate: £32.46 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 6 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working

• 2 Mandatory Office Days Per Week (Tuesday & Wednesday)
• Remaining days worked remotely

Pay: Bi-Weekly

Summary

Barnet Council is on the lookout for a seasoned Planning Officer to enhance its Planning and Building Control Service. This position is pivotal in delivering a top-notch, customer-centric planning service that aligns with the Council's strategic goals. The chosen candidate will handle a diverse range of planning tasks, ensuring that applications and related issues are processed efficiently and in compliance with relevant laws and policies. The Planning Service's rotation programme offers a chance to gain experience in various planning specialisms and areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and decide on planning applications and related submissions.
• Offer expert planning advice to applicants, residents, councillors, and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and planning assessments.
• Ensure planning decisions comply with legislation, local policies, and national guidelines.
• Handle a diverse caseload of planning matters.
• Engage in the Planning Service rotation programme and support various specialist areas as needed.
• Conduct site visits and planning inspections.
• Communicate with consultees, developers, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the service at meetings and planning-related events when necessary.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Support the objectives of the Planning and Building Control service.
• Maintain accurate records and manage case information.

Essential

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience in a Planning Service, Local Authority, or related planning environment.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Town and Country Planning
  • Planning Policy
  • Development Management
  • Planning Legislation and Guidance
• Experience in assessing planning applications and preparing reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desirable

• Degree or qualification in Town Planning or a related field.
• Membership of RTPI or progress towards professional accreditation.
• Experience in Local Government planning.
• Exposure to multiple planning disciplines.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working setup.
• Mandatory office presence every Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Occasional travel outside the Borough may be required to fulfill Barnet Council's services.
• Full-time role.

What's on Offer?

• £32.46 per hour (Umbrella)
• 6 Month Contract
• Hybrid Working
• 2 Mandatory Office Days Per Week
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking Planning Service.
• Exposure to a varied planning caseload and specialist work areas.
• Professional growth through the Planning Service rotation programme.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Planning Officer, Development Management Officer, Town Planner, Planning Consultant, Senior Planning Officer, Development Control Officer, or Planning Case Officer.