226 senior planning officer jobs found

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Leicestershire in the search for a Senior Planning Officer on a 6 month rolling contract basis - Part time.   Key Accountabilities: To contribute towards the delivery of a high quality, customer focused Planning department with high standards of advice and support, resolving cases of varying complexities in Development Management - Householder, Minor and Complex Minor applications, including applications concerning conservation and heritage issues.   It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position.   Our client is looking for someone to start almost immediately and is available to interview at short notice.   Carrington West Pay Rate - £45per/hour Job Ref - 68710   Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are...

Senior Planning Officer South East £38 - £40 per hour INSIDE IR35 Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service? Job Reference - 68572   You will be mainly working from home but there is an expectation to be in the office 1 day per week to begin with.   This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operate to currently   To be successful in this position you MUST HAVE: ·Be comfortable working from home and using Microsoft Teams/Zoom ·Please note this role would suit an experienced planning officer or senior planning officer comfortable working on minor and complex minor...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in the search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team in the Town Planning department on an initial 6 month contract.   My client is looking for a case worker to process a combination of reallocated and new applications, including householder and minor planning applications, pre-applications, and associated appeals (This will be a mix of minor application types, including extensions, lawful developments and changes of use).   It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.   The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running are offering a hybrid working arrangement.   Carrington West Pay Rate - £45per/hour (Negotiable depending on experience) Job Ref - 68890   Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a...

Principal Planning Officer / Senior Compliance Officer (Planning) Location: Hybrid Working (3 days office, 2 days remote) Contract: Initial 3-4 month contract with potential extension Hours: 36-37.5 hours per week Rate: £45.87 - £55.00 per hour (Umbrella) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Planning professional to support a busy Development Management and Planning Enforcement service. This role combines responsibility for managing major planning applications with investigating complex breaches of planning control, ensuring development is delivered in accordance with planning permissions and relevant legislation. You will work closely with developers, applicants, legal teams, elected members, residents, statutory consultees and senior officers, providing expert planning advice and representing the Council at committees, hearings, appeals and public inquiries. Key Responsibilities * Manage a varied caseload of major and strategic planning applications from...

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Surrey £45-50 per hour guide   Initial 6 Month Contract   Job Ref - 62191   My Local Authority Client in Surrey is looking to source an experienced Planning Enforcement Specialist with experience of dealing with Gypsey & Traveller cases.   This role is an additional resource to the current team due to an increase in workload, and the contract is offered on an initial 3-month basis, however it is likely to go on for some considerable time.   Hybrid working offered, however office/site presence is needed/required dealing with planning reported breaches.   Please call Alfie Jacobs on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in the search for a Planning Support Officer/Validations Officer to join their Town Planning department.   Main responsibilities of the role will include: ·Validating and processing all types of planning applications including checking submissions against national and local check lists and relevant guidance, checking accuracy of the drawings, identifying statutory and non-statutory consultees in compliance with the Council's requirements. ·Providing advice on planning applications. To provide information, guidance and advice as required to applicants, agents and members of the public ·Providing responses to correspondence and telephone enquiries, complaints and E-mails within the Council's Corporate time scales. ·Liaising with officers in development management, planning policy and other departments. ·Undertaking other duties and responsibilities of a similar nature and of a similar...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in their search for a Tree Officer fo join the Town Planning department on an initial 6 month contract.   We are looking for an experienced Tree Officer with practical experience within a Local Authority. The key purpose of the role is to assist the authority with a caseload of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and support the council with clearing their backlog. In this role you will ensure all development management decisions relating to tree and landscape issues comply with relevant legislation, the Development Plan, and other Council plans, policies and guidelines.   Key Activities: ·To provide a professional Arboricultural service to Council Officers, advising on all matters relating to the protection of trees within the council, including trees covered by tree preservation orders. ·To exercise the Council's statutory duties, inspecting, creating, serving, confirming & defending all new...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. The contract will be offered on an initial 6 month rolling basis.   We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with current experience assessing planning applications, with particular experience dealing with a caseload of major applications. The successful candidates work load will include new dwellings, dealing with S106, and industrial proposals, amongst other major developments. The successful candidate will also help to mentor junior staff and on occasion sign off applications in the absence of Team Leaders.   It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position.   Interviews are due to take place imminently, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch today   Carrington West Pay Rate - £60per/hour...

Carrington West are assisting a local authority client in the search for a Developer Contributions Officer (CIL) on an initial 6-month contract (with the potential to extend).   This role will focus on the administration, monitoring and collection of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and wider developer contributions, as well as supporting the Director of Planning at a strategic level with 'funding bids' - both experience in CIL and Economic Development would be of interest.   It would be beneficial for the post holder to have a relevant qualification or equivalent experience in planning or infrastructure funding, alongside a good understanding of the UK planning system.   The council are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, ideally with previous experience working within a local authority planning environment.   Carrington West Pay Rate - £50per hour (Subject to experience) Job Ref - 68785   Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a...

Carrington West are assisting a Oxfordshire based local authority in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This will be offered on an initial 6-month contract, then rolling. We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with current experience of assessing planning applications, with particular experience dealing with Major Applications Large Strategic Sites in both Urban and Rural settings and Development Consent Order applications. The successful candidate will be largely working remotely but you will be expected to undertake site visits   Key Objectives: ·To deal with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, in order to regulate and control built development and land use, in the light of Government and local planning policies and other material considerations, including control over the design and layout of the built environment. ·To promote and negotiate high quality design in development. ·To actively...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the East of England in the search for an Interim Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 6-month contract.   This role requires a planning professional who has previous experience of working on major planning applications and who can manage a varied workload. This role is being offered on a hybrid working basis with an expectation of 1 day a week in the office/on-site.   Key responsibilities: ·Manage a broad range of more complex cases and pre-applications with particular emphasis on larger developments including negotiating S106 agreements, Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) and providing resilience and flexibility within the service (Applications including residential schemes of 1000+ dwellings) ·Manage complex and/or contentious planning applications, processes and compliance, regulations and legislation, acting as the single point of contact for customers on...

Senior Communications Officer Location: St James's, London (Hybrid Working) Rate: £36.95 per hour Contract: Interim Assignment until November 2026 We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Communications Officer to join a respected international organisation based in central London. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional with strong media relations expertise, excellent writing skills and a background in journalism, press office operations or corporate communications. Working within a busy Communications Division, you will play a key role in shaping public messaging, supporting senior leaders, delivering high-profile media activity and promoting programmes with global impact. The successful candidate will be involved in strategic communications planning, media engagement, content creation and event support, as well as providing communications advice across a broad portfolio of programmes and initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead communications...

Principal DM Planner (New Settlements Team) Cambridgeshire £55-60 per hour (DOE) Initial 3 Month Contract (Potential to Extend)   Job Ref - 68886   My Local Authority Client in the Cambridge area is looking to source an experienced Principal Planner with strong experience in strategic growth, major developments, and new settlement projects.   This is a high-profile opportunity supporting the delivery of major growth schemes, with the successful candidate playing a lead role in managing complex planning applications and supporting the delivery of strategic development sites.   The successful candidate will have experience dealing with major and complex development proposals, including EIA development, project managing applications, and working collaboratively with developers, housebuilders and a wide range of stakeholders.   Key experience required includes: ·Strong experience managing major planning applications and complex development proposals. ·Experience using...

Strategic Advisory & Project Management Consultant 📌 Overview An experienced consultant is required to provide strategic advisory, project management, and executive communications support to help drive the priorities of a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). 🎯 Key Responsibilities Lead strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution. Conduct analysis and develop recommendations to support executive decision-making. Prepare executive presentations, briefing materials, and board-level communications. Drive stakeholder alignment across functions and geographies. Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and project delivery. Support priority initiatives, ad hoc analyses, and time-sensitive business challenges. 👤 Candidate Profile 💼 Experience 3-5 years' Experience in a top-tier management consulting firm. Experience within Life Sciences, Healthcare, or FMCG preferred. Exposure to global or international organisations is...

Principal Design & Conservation Officer London £40-50 per hour guide (DOE - Guide) PART TIME - 28 hours per week (4 days)   Initial 3 Month Contract   Job Ref - 68630   My Local Authority Client in London is looking to source an experienced Principal Design & Conservation Officer to provide specialist conservation and design advice within their Strategic Planning team.   This is a senior role supporting the delivery of high-quality conservation outcomes across the borough, with responsibility for advising on complex heritage matters, listed buildings, conservation areas, and major development and regeneration schemes.   The successful candidate will provide expert conservation advice to Development Management teams, developers and stakeholders, lead on complex applications, support heritage strategies and conservation projects, and provide guidance and mentoring to more junior officers.   The role will suit an experienced conservation professional with a...

Senior Finance Officer - Children's Social Care - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Senior Finance Officer to support the Children's Social Care finance function. This assignment will focus on accurate budget monitoring and supporting the budget-setting process across Children's Social Care. What's on Offer Rate: £350 - £400 per day Interim 3-6 Months Full-time 35 hour pw Remote Working Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will provide financial support to Children's Social Care, working with finance colleagues and budget holders to maintain effective financial control and support informed decision-making. Key responsibilities: Supporting regular budget monitoring across Children's Social Care services. Producing accurate forecasts, variance analysis and clear financial information. Supporting annual budget setting and budget-planning processes. Working with budget holders to review...

Environmental Protection Officer / Senior Environmental Protection Officer Location: East Suffolk (Hybrid – office, home and site-based working) Pay Rate: Competitive – Depending on Experience Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: 6 Months (Potential Extension) Lynx Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for 3 experienced Environmental Protection Officers to join a busy Environmental Services & Port Health team. We are looking to recruit three EPOs including: 2 x Environmental Protection Officers (Senior level experience preferred) 1 x Senior Environmental Protection Officer with strong line management experience These are excellent opportunities to work across a wide range of environmental protection and public health matters, helping to protect communities, improve environmental quality and ensure compliance with environmental legislation. ## The Role You will investigate environmental protection matters, provide specialist regulatory advice, and work...

Halton Borough Council's Planning Policy team is looking for an experienced and motivated Principal Planning Policy Officer to join its small and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future development of Halton. You will be responsible for helping to maintain the current Delivery and Allocations Local Plan (DALP) while contributing to the development of a new revised Local Plan. Working within the context of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), you will help ensure that Halton's planning policies support the Council's aspirations for growth across the borough, whilst also contributing to the wider ambitions of the Liverpool City Region. You will bring substantial experience in planning policy and Local Plan preparation, together with the ability to provide professional advice, lead projects and support the development of more junior members of the team. Key Responsibilities As...

Halton Borough Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Officer - Planning & Transport Policy to join its Planning and Transport Strategy team. This is a senior opportunity to take a leading role in the development and delivery of Halton's new Local Plan, ensuring that planning and transport policies reflect the latest legislation, regulations and national guidance whilst supporting the Council's ambitions for the future of the borough. Reporting to the Service Manager - Planning and Transport Strategy, you will lead and manage a small team of policy planners responsible for the development, production and maintenance of planning and transport policy and strategy documents, including the Local Development Framework. You will play a key role in leading the production of Local Plan and policy documents, monitoring their implementation and ensuring that the Council's policy function is delivered effectively. You will also provide professional planning policy...

Child Protection Chair 6 Month Contract | Immediate Start Available £47.50 per hour, Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Hybrid Working – SE England   CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly.   Are you an experienced safeguarding professional ready to make an immediate impact? As a Child Protection Chair, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding practice, quality assurance and care planning for children and young people. Reporting into the Service Manager for Quality Assurance, you will be at the centre of complex decision-making, driving best practice, challenging poor performance and ensuring children's voices remain at the heart of every plan. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Child Protection Chair to join a high-performing service and influence outcomes from day one.   Your Role as Child Protection Chair: Chair Child Protection Conferences and Independent Reviewing Officer meetings,...