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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:
Professional/Technical



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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If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.

Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.



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Job Ref: JM RQ1609200


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.