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The Council has adopted a number of key corporate strategies – these include a declaration of climate emergency, underpinned by the objective to make the London Borough of Newham carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon zero by 2050; and Community Wealth Building: an inclusive economic approach that aims to address poverty in the borough as well ensure that investment coming into Newham benefits all residents. Alongside these corporate priorities, the Planning & Development Service is involved in the delivery of c.2800 new homes targeted per year, 31 Strategic Sites, an Enterprise Zone, Opportunity Area Planning Framework, both small and large scale employment-generating schemes, and major infrastructure projects underway. Newham offers many career-defining opportunities to work at pace, at scale, and on innovative responses to complex issues. We are evolving in how we deliver services to our residents and businesses, with investment in new ICT to enable our staff to work remotely and be closer to the communities we serve. About the Job The successful candidates will lead in contributing to the delivery of an efficient and effective Development Management service for the borough, including engagement with developers and other key stakeholders in enabling the delivery of quality developments within a robust planning policy framework. As a Planner / Senior Planner in Development Management, you will take ownership of the full application process from pre application discussions, through the application process including presenting at committee, conditions discharge and defending the Council at appeals in the event of refusals. We are open to planners both newly graduated and those with experience of a variety of planning applications and appeals and a proactive and collaborative approach to dealing with new development to join our high performing team. About You This is a key role in the Planning Team and you will play an integral role in driving forward high quality development within the borough and effectively turn our vision into reality. The successful candidate will be able to appreciate and understand planning legislation and policy at a national and regional level; manage tasks and responsibilities to drive forward projects individually and as part of a team; successfully negotiate outcomes with our residents and developers and be confident in providing technical and procedural advice. You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to progress a complex and varied caseload in a positive and solutions led manner whilst supporting others in their own work. You will be confident in tackling new challenges and flexible in your approach to your work to adapt and meet the needs of the service. Please note due to the length of contract we will be unable to offer any visa sponsorship for this role. Apply for this Role Please submit your application via the online portal, including providing details of your education, qualifications and work history. All applications must be accompanied by a supporting statement which outlines how you meet the requirements of the person specification within the job description. Your application needs to demonstrate clearly and concisely how you meet each of the criteria. Please give specific examples wherever possible. If you do not address these criteria fully, or if we do not consider that you meet them, you will not be shortlisted. Applications that are not accompanied by the required supporting statement will not be accepted. CVs will not suffice. Please view JD here Closing date 15^th June 2025 IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance. Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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If a decision is subsequently made to create the MDC (subject to the outcome of a recent consultation), the post holder will contribute to setting up its planning department and would be expected to transfer to its Development Management team—contributing to the delivery of an efficient and proactive Development Management and planning service by managing a diverse caseload of planning applications and supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the team.\nThis is a unique, high-profile opportunity to shape the activities and structure of a new planning authority. We will be seeking those with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach who are excited to create something new.\nThis role’s transfer into the MDC (if established, subject to the outcome of a recent consultation) is expected, but would be dependent on confirmation of the detailed organisational design.\n \nWhat your day will look like \nAs part of the GLA Oxford Street Transformation team:\n<ul>\n<li>To lead on the development of proposals to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient development management and planning service in line with Mayoral proposals to establish a new MDC to manage the regeneration of Oxford Street.</li>\n<li>Contribute to the early implementation of such proposals and initial set up of the MDC’s planning function, if a decision is made to establish it. </li>\n</ul>\nAs part of the MDC, if established:\n<ul>\n<li>Support the efficient day-to-day running of the Development Management service by monitoring and reviewing procedures and processes and contributing to the delivery of service improvement measures.</li>\n<li>Provide advice and briefings to senior management, Planning Committee and Board members on planning matters and represent the Corporation at meetings with key stakeholders including members of the public.</li>\n<li>Manage and assess a diverse caseload of planning applications in accordance with agreed performance targets by ensuring prompt registration and validation, consultation with stakeholders and compliance with statutory requirements. 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Represent the Corporation at public inquiries and informal hearings.</li>\n</ul>\n \nSkills, knowledge and experience \nTo be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:\n<ul>\n<li>Possession of an appropriate planning qualification with eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute together with good post qualification experience in planning.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of successfully managing own caseload, including major planning applications and the associated discharge of conditions.</li>\n<li>Good knowledge of planning issues, statutory development management processes, planning policies and the legislative framework</li>\n<li>Sound understanding of the working environment of a local planning authority</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders</li>\n</ul>\n \nBehavioural Competencies \n Communicating and Influencing\n… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.\nLevel 3 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication</li>\n<li>Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments</li>\n<li>Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities</li>\n<li>Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement</li>\n<li>Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation</li>\n</ul>\n \nBuilding and Managing Relationships\n… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people; and sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. \nLevel 3 indicators of effective performance:\n<ul>\n<li>Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives</li>\n<li>Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities</li>\n<li>Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict</li>\n<li>Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect</li>\n<li>Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership</li>\n</ul>\n \nManaging and Developing Performance\n...is setting high standards for oneself and others, and guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA’s objectives and statutory obligations.\nLevel 2 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Seeks opportunities to develop professional skills and knowledge, and encourages team to do so</li>\n<li>Ensures own and others’ workloads are realistic and achievable</li>\n<li>Provides staff with clear direction and objectives, ensuring they understand expectations</li>\n<li>Recognises achievements and provides constructive feedback and guidance</li>\n<li>Gives staff autonomy and confidence to perform well and to their potential</li>\n</ul>\n \nPlanning and Organising\n… is thinking ahead; managing time, priorities and risk; and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.\nLevel 2 indicators of effective performance:\n<ul>\n<li>Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables</li>\n<li>Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones</li>\n<li>Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work</li>\n<li>Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standard</li>\n<li>Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met</li>\n</ul>\n \nDecision Making\n… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.\nLevel 2 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Takes decisions as necessary on the basis of the information available</li>\n<li>Makes decisions without unnecessarily referring to others</li>\n<li>Involves and consults internal and external stakeholders early in decisions that impact them</li>\n<li>Identifies potential barriers to decision-making and initiates action to move a situation forward</li>\n<li>Demonstrates awareness of the GLA’s decision-making processes and how to use them</li>\n</ul>\n \nThe GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a> \nThis role is based at the London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).\n \nHow to apply\nIf you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:\n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.\n Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)\n As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. \n If you have questions about the role\nIf you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Enora Robin would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <a href=\"mailto:enora.robin@london.gov.uk\">enora.robin@london.gov.uk</a> \nIf you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a> who support the GLA with recruitment.\n \nAssessment process\nOnce you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.\nIf shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.\nThe interview/assessment date is: 4 & 7 July 2025 (please note this may change though and if need be candidates will be informed accordingly).\n \nEquality, diversity and inclusion\nLondon's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.\n We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.\n We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.\nPlease note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.\n Benefits\nGLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.\n \nAdditional Information\nPlease note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.\nSuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. \n Secondment Opportunity\nIf you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying \n<ul>\n<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>\n<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>\n<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA </li>\n</ul>\nIf you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\">Approval for secondment application</a> form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.\nIf you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077\">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>.\nIMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\">Approval for secondment application</a> form as it is not a secondment.\nIf you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application.\n \nMore Support\nIf you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.\nThe GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. 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You’ll work with all sections of the planning department and have the opportunity to develop your skills with the support of your colleagues.\nDay-to-day, you’ll manage your own caseload, dealing with a variety of applications, as well as pre-application enquiries. You will be enthusiastic, highly motivated, and actively seeking to add value. You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, whilst making a real and lasting impact to Sevenoaks District.\nIf you have an interest in planning, then you’ll know what it takes – an organised approach and commitment to accuracy. You’ll be comfortable meeting deadlines and taking on new challenges\nFor Graduate and Planner roles, you will have the opportunity to work in project teams with senior colleagues to broaden your knowledge and experience of issues related to larger schemes.\nOr if you have existing planning experience and are looking for a more challenging role as a Senior then we can support you to expand your knowledge and experience with a wide variety of interesting work, including major applications.\nThis role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).\nDo you want to know more about the role?\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact either Aaron Hill, Team Manager, on 01732 227494. or Alison Salter, Team Manager, on 01732 227337.\nDo you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?\nRead the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.\nClosing date: 23rd June 2025 \nInterviews: 3rd July 2025 (at our Council Offices, in Argyle Road, Sevenoaks) ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £43,414 plus 10% Market Related Payment and an essential car user allowance of up to £1,371","publishDate":"2025-05-23T08:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/29082dc6-0ee0-424f-b33d-478fb5b556ed.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"edc47123-790f-4163-b3fe-4600cfc0c5d8","title":"Planning and Policy Implementation Manager (P00186)","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"The Campus, Welwyn Garden City","locationType":3,"description":"Planning Policy and Implementation Manager (P00186) Salary up to £67,431pa37 hours per week (hybrid working)About the role:We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to be the driving force behind ‘Our Local Plan’ that will need to balance the needs of our existing communities whilst meeting our future need. In this pivotal role you will also be central to the function and success of the Planning Service as a whole.Reporting to the Assistant Director (Planning) you will lead our planning policy and implementation team and manage the delivery of the planning policy function and associated planning projects.You will provide professional planning advice to senior officers and Members on all aspects of planning policy, related topics and projects. You will help the Borough continue to be a vibrant, thriving place to live and work. This is a hugely rewarding post, as you willlead this part of the planning service through its continued development and make a significant contribution to the future shape of the borough.This requires a strong background in planning policy focusing on development plan preparation through to adoption.You will need to draw from your technical knowledge andunderstanding to keep driving the service forward and deliver Our Local Plan.You must be an excellent manager, capable of motivating a high performing team to ensure that key performance targets, indicators and business plan objectives are met.You will also need to be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, with experience and knowledge of planning policy within local government, and the ability and confidence to work strategically.About us:Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield and encompasses a significant rural area which is designated as Green Belt.This creates a vibrant mix of opportunities and developments including major brownfield re-development within the main towns, urban extensions delivering new homes and jobs, to rural agricultural development as well as conservation and heritage work.With a strong legacy of planning principles embedded within our area from the Garden City and New Towns movements, the postholder will have a key role to play in delivering major projects as well as helping to make sure our planning service is working in a modern, efficient, and effective way, with customers at is heart.You will join a forward-thinking council that puts their customers first. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people.We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our peoplefeel safe, content and valued.Our Local Plan is entering a key stage with its Regulation 18 consultation timetabled for summer 2025. The role offers the opportunity to shape and guide this new Local Plan.Shortlisted for Planning Authority of the Year 2025 at the East of England Planning Excellence Awards.Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.About you:This is a key management position within the department and in addition to essential management skills we are looking for someone who canlead and inspire staff in a pressured environment.We need a person with excellentinterpersonal, communication and IT skills, as well as the ability to manage a substantial budget and engage in a variety of departmental and corporate initiatives.You will have:<ul>\n<li>A degree in town planning or degree in a related subject plus a post graduate planning qualification recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)</li>\n<li>Experience of professional town planning work within the planning policy field, including Development Plan / Local Plan delivery </li>\n<li>Experience of managing staff, functions, processes, and budgets</li>\n</ul>Benefits:We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the usual Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.If you are interested in working in anambitious authority, working with a dedicated team of officers, and helping to shape our New Town and Garden City environments, we want to hear from you.If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Matthew Wilson Assistant Director Planning at <a href=\"mailto:m.wilson@welhat.gov.uk\">m.wilson@welhat.gov.uk</a>.Closing date for applications is 15 June 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 19 June 2025.Interviews will be held on 26/27 June 2025. 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Solution-focussed attitude?\nWe would suggest that it takes all of this and one other trait; we want our planners to be passionate about design.\nThat’s what makes planning at Elmbridge different; we have talented, passionate people, determined to do their best work for Elmbridge, influencing and helping to shape Elmbridge.\nYou will see the other essential criteria in the person specification, but it’s your approach to work that will be your main asset.\nAre you ready to step up to a more senior role dealing with complex applications? Our recently created Senior/Principal Planning Officer role enables career progression within the same post, which would include the opportunity to take on the responsibility of delegated decision making for certain applications.\nWhether you are a planning manager, officer or trainee you will understand that you have an important role to play in helping us to shape Elmbridge. You will be supporting our customers and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area.\nElmbridge is one of the busiest local planning authorities in the country and sets very high standards for the delivery of planning decisions within Government targets. With land values that rival London and a population of 135,000, we will provide you with an interesting and challenging step in your career.\nAbout us\nWe know we ask a lot, but the good news is that we give a lot too.\n<ul>\n<li>\nLearning and development:\n<ul>\n<li>We will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan for you.</li>\n<li>You will meet people in the team who have completed Masters, been promoted within the team and have taken on other professional qualifications.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nFlexibility:\n<ul>\n<li>We know hybrid working is here to stay and we will discuss the right mix of home and office for you.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\nWellbeing:\n<ul>\n<li>When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees, from mindfulness to mental health support, the options are there for you.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nThe package:\n<ul>\n<li>Not forgetting our excellent pension and ‘Thrive’ package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses. There is also free employee parking.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWhat else?\nWe encourage you to read more on us and if you have any queries please give us a call.\nHere are some reading options to help you with your decision making:\n<ul>\n<li>https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/jobs-work-experience-and-volunteering</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/elmbridge-borough-council/?viewAsMember=true\">Our LinkedIn page</a></li>\n</ul>\nIf you would like to talk to us about the role, please give Paul our Development Manager a call on 01372 474808.\nWhat are you waiting for?\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary: £45,796 - £55,939 (Scale 36-45)","publishDate":"2025-05-19T07:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0b30888c-49d8-4ea6-9476-2bf8f5566055.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8730ab67-74da-474b-a90b-e6b315512ace","title":"Senior Planning Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":" <h4>Senior Planning Officer Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27641 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Growth & Environment </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £37,035 + £1,591 market enhanced payment progressing to £40,476 + £2,232 market enhanced payment per annum </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 16-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl>Job Title: Senior Planning Officer Starting Salary: £37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa - pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Farnham House, Stevenage (but with home working) Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth & Environment<h4>About the team</h4>The Development Management Team has responsibility for determining, monitoring and enforcing planning applications for minerals and waste development as well as determining applications for the county council’s own development such as schools, day centres and fire & rescue facilities.The team is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately working alongside developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. <h4>About the role</h4>As a member of our Development Management Team, you will have your own caseload for determining planning applications, a mix of Regulation 3 applications for the County Council’s own development, but also for minerals and waste development.This will involve responding to pre-application enquiries and processing planning applications in accordance with the County Council’s policies and objectives. Decisions will need to be made related to planning conditions, non-material amendments and support for monitoring and enforcement work.You will need to negotiate with developers to ensure a high standard of development within Hertfordshire and engage with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate involvement in the planning process.As part of this role, you will be responsible for drafting reports with recommendations for Committee decisions, delegated decisions, and briefing papers for local members and senior officers. Additionally, they may need to prepare and present evidence for planning appeals resulting from the refusal of planning permission, non-determination of applications, or enforcement actions.You will have overall responsibility for a number of operational sites, including involvement in site monitoring and enforcement jointly with Enforcement colleagues.You will be expected to contribute to the development and maintenance of the Unit’s systems and procedures including the development of MasterGov and GIS.The role will allow for home working with the need to visit sites (including access to own vehicle) for site appraisals and investigation and also getting together with colleagues and the Development Management Team as part of collaborative working practice.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Relevant experience for entry at Senior Planning Officer level and eligibility for full membership of RTPI.</li>\n<li>Proven knowledge and understanding of town and country planning procedures and law.</li>\n<li>Education to at least degree level in town and country planning or closely related subject or equivalent experience.</li>\n<li>Ability to prepare well-presented and reasoned reports with clear and justified recommendations on planning applications and related matters.</li>\n<li>Able to communicate tactfully and clearly with all stakeholders in the planning process, i.e. officers of the County Council, District/Borough Councils, members of the public, consultees, applicants and their agents, and County Councillors.</li>\n<li>Experience of working within a team and making positive contributions, demonstrating support and respect</li>\n<li>Ability to work to deadlines and manage a number of projects at the same time.</li>\n<li>Able to work to and meet performance targets (including dealing with planning applications).</li>\n<li>Experience of managing and prioritising your own workload.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with Windows based applications, MS Office programmes, planning software and GIS.</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact brian.owen@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCPlease note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadlineBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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The Unit is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately. The Unit has Development Management responsibilities for minerals and waste development and the county council’s own development (schools, care homes, etc). It is also preparing a new Minerals and Waste Local Plan to replace the adopted Minerals Local Plan and Waste Development Framework. The Unit feeds into strategic planning matters as well as responding on the council’s behalf to large scale developments in technical fields such as aviation, HS2 and renewable energy production, either by engaging with major planning applications or Development Consent Orders.The work of the team involves collaboration with developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. The Spatial Planning Unit is part of the Growth and Environment Directorate. Together this brings together a wide range of planners and other specialist professionals with involvement in all forms and scales of development across Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>The role will involve taking the lead on a number of the council’s priority projects. The projects will combine traditional policy and DM work and will range from local to strategic in their nature across a number of specialist technical subjects.There will be opportunities to lead the development and defence of a Local Plan evidence base. The council is looking to publish a Regulation 19 Minerals and Waste Local Plan with a view to submitting it to the Planning Inspectorate later in 2025. This will include opportunities to represent the council at Examination Hearings to support the council in its aim to adopt a new Local Plan.There will be opportunities to engage with large scale applications, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. The council expects applications to be submitted related to nearby airports and airspace, as well as large scale renewable energy schemes. The council will be expected to engage with these proposals to represent Hertfordshire residents and to ensure any impacts from development are acceptable and are mitigated by the benefits of development.There will be opportunities to engage with Strategic Planning. The recent Planning and Infrastructure Bill sets out that upper tier authorities will be given responsibilities to progress with Spatial Development Strategies in advance of devolution and local government reorganisation. This could incorporate developing a Strategy that takes account of housing requirements, emerging Industrial Strategies, the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, infrastructure requirements and other topics of a strategic nature and scale.The role will cover the entire county and will impact the lives of a significant portion of the county’s population due to the nature of the subject matters that we operate in. It will allow for home working with the need to visit sites, as appropriate, and also meeting colleagues as part of the council’s collaborative working practice. <h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>A Degree or Master’s Degree in Town Planning, or membership of RTPI or extensive knowledge and experience in a relevant field,</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Local Plan production and experience developing and defending Local Plan evidence bases.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of planning application decision-making processes and the variety of technical subject matters that are relevant to large scale proposals.</li>\n<li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals from organisations such as councils, government agencies and councillors.</li>\n<li>Team working abilities across the department, wider council, and beyond,</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate well, including skills of diplomacy, with Councillors, developers and members of the public.</li>\n<li>Able to present to committees, hearings, public inquires, and other ad hoc groups.</li>\n</ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge and experience of technical subjects including mineral and waste planning, aviation, or renewable energy production but applicants must be able to demonstrate they are able to apply their knowledge and experience of wider town planning processes and procedures to technical subjects.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact paul.donovan@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCPlease note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The Post</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>You will lead the Planning Policy Team in implementing and reviewing our award-winning Local Plan, adopted in 2022, to support Brent’s continued sustainable growth agenda. The team is recognised and well-regarded for their role in the delivery the Council’s focus on place-making and a better Brent.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>You will continue its record of sustained delivery of planning policy documents, in what will be a changing and challenging London and national policy and legislative context. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The Person</div>\n<div>You will be someone who has a passion for planning and can communicate the positive change it can bring. You will have a record of delivery in planning policy, plans and good development, and the ability to motivate and support your team to do the same.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>You will be outward looking and able to work well with colleagues in planning, regeneration and the wider Council, partners and residents, as well as those in West London and London.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Closing date: 08 June 2025 (23:00)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Additional Information </div>\n<div>\nIf you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.\n</div>\n<div>\nBrent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.</div>\n<div>\n </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on <a>recruitment@brent.gov.uk </a>\n</div>\n<div> </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range: £59,739 - £67,812 p.a. inc. 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Under the supervision of the Senior Planning Enforcement Officer, they will take appropriate action to remedy breaches of planning control and provide responses to residents, businesses and elected members on planning enforcement matters.\nWe are looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive outlook and a commitment to team working. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and ideally some experience of working in an enforcement related discipline.\nIn return, we can offer you the chance to develop your career in a friendly, supportive environment, a generous flexi-time scheme with the ability to take up to two flexi leave days a month, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. \nIt is a requirement for this role that applicants hold a valid full UK Driving License to be able to undertake site visits. The post provides the opportunity for flexible working arrangements including some home working.\nFor an informal discussion about this post, please contact Mike Ferguson, Senior Planning Enforcement Officer by emailing mike.ferguson@woking.gov.uk.\n \nClosing Date: 1 June 2025 at 23:55PM\nInterview Date: W/C 15 June 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary in range from £24,799 to £28,713 plus minimum flexible benefits allowance of £1,783 and vehicle allowance of £2,600","publishDate":"2025-05-13T10:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/68492869-37d0-45d2-8cbf-ea7ef1c412bc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b4dc1126-8df3-4aff-95a4-d02ab36027b9","title":"Senior Economist","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Communities & Skills</h2>\nCollaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.\n \n<h2>About the team</h2>\n \nThe Funding Policy and Systems team sits within the Skills and Employment Unit and has a range of responsibilities, including economic analysis, evaluation, data processing and policy support. The economics side of the team (Complex Analysis and Statistical Publications team) work closely with delivery and policy teams to support policy and delivery decisions making.\n \nYou can find out more about the work we contribute to on the <a href=\"https://data.london.gov.uk/skills-and-employment/\">Skills and Employment</a> datastore page including our team’s analysis of the <a href=\"https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/london-learner-survey\">London Learner Survey</a> and our bi-annual <a href=\"https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/gla-adult-education-budget\">Adult Skills Fund data publication</a>.\n \n<h2>About the role</h2>\n \nThis role has been created to support the delivery of the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) (previously known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB) and related programmes in London. It will require considerable cross team working to deliver the Mayor’s vision for adult education in London.\n \nThis will include working with the Skills and Employment Unit and other GLA colleagues to: \n<ul>\n<li>provide analysis and data processing required to operate key business processes or develop policy, including support for the ASF data publication, London Learner Survey and evaluation programmes;</li>\n<li>conduct ad hoc analysis, incorporating statistically robust methodology as needed, working with policy and delivery colleagues, to help ensure ASF funding can best support the Mayor’s priorities; and</li>\n<li>support delivery teams to carry out contract management by supplying timely intelligence and performance management metrics, including calculated payments;</li>\n</ul>\n \n<h2>What your day will look like</h2>\n \nWe’re looking for people who are enthusiastic about using data and evidence to support policy development for Londoners around the skills and education system, work effectively both independently and within a team, and who want to use their skills to make a real difference to the future success of London and the lives of its citizens. You will:\n<ul>\n<li> Provide high quality information and advice to inform the development of policy by the GLA, with a focus on supporting the GLA’s on-going responsibility for skills provision and funding under the Adult Skills Fund.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Manage and analyse Individualised Learner Record (ILR) and other programme data to help develop and manage the GLA’s Adult Education Budget (AEB) programme.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Maintain an up-to-date understanding of London’s skills and labour market and the forces and trends at regional, national and international levels that affect it, ensuring that the GLA is seen as an authoritative source of data, analysis and commentary in these areas.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Present data and commentary to colleagues and other stakeholders through written material, verbal presentations and help with the organisation of seminars, conferences, and similar events.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>An important part of the role will be to identify and experiment with new techniques as needed to support delivery of data science projects, such as complex statistical analysis, or automation and systems architecture, and to share this knowledge with the team or with the public.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>\n \n<ol>\n<li>A degree or professional qualification in economics or a related subject, preferably to post-graduate level, or an ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge through professional experience in economics or a related field.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Successful track record of conducting research and / or complex analysis to inform policy and strategy development. Experience of working with the Individualised Learner Record or similar datasets (e.g. National Pupil Database, Higher Statistics Agency Data, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs data or the London Learner Survey) is desirable.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Substantial experience of translating the needs of non-technical staff into actionable analytical/data science projects.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Skills in the analysis and interpretation of large complex computerised datasets and survey data.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Evidence of clear personal, verbal and written communication skills, and of ability to communicate complex issues to a range of audiences effectively, including using data visualisation techniques.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Ability to quickly research and learn new modelling tools and techniques. Strong proficiency in analysing data or building reproducible processes using code, or with the ability to quickly learn new programming languages e.g. R, Python, STATA or SQL.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<h2>BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES</h2>\n \n<ol>\n<li>RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS</li>\n</ol>\n… is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.\nLevel 3 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Expands networks to gain new information sources for research and policy development</li>\n<li>Identifies and implements methods to ensure intelligence is of a high quality</li>\n<li>Encourages others to analyse data from different angles, using multiple perspectives to identify connections and new insights</li>\n<li>Tailors research investment in line with likely impact for Londoners and policy priorities</li>\n<li>Retains a bigger picture view, ensuring research recommendations are appropriate and practical for the GLA and its stakeholders</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ol>\n<li>COMMUNICATING AND INFLUENCING</li>\n</ol>\n… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us.\nLevel 2 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders</li>\n<li>Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication</li>\n<li>Persuades others, using evidence based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively</li>\n<li>Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way</li>\n<li>Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ol>\n<li>PROBLEM SOLVING</li>\n</ol>\n… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.\nLevel 2 indicators of effective performance\n \n<ul>\n<li>Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully</li>\n<li>Proposes options for solutions to presented problems</li>\n<li>Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem solving</li>\n<li>Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems</li>\n<li>Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem solving</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ol>\n<li>STAKEHOLDER FOCUS</li>\n</ol>\n… is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those our work impacts and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others’ expectations. \nLevel 2 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Seeks to understand requirements, gathering extra information when needs are not clear </li>\n<li>Presents the GLA positively by interacting effectively with stakeholders</li>\n<li>Delivers a timely and accurate service</li>\n<li>Understands the differing needs of stakeholders and adapts own service accordingly</li>\n<li>Seeks and uses feedback from a variety of sources to improve the GLA’s service to Londoners</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ol>\n<li>STRATEGIC THINKING</li>\n</ol>\n…is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action.\n \nLevel 2 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Works with a view to the future, prioritising own and others’ work in line with GLA objectives</li>\n<li>Briefs and prepares team to accomplish goals and objectives</li>\n<li>Communicates the GLA’s strategic priorities in a compelling and convincing manner, encouraging buy-in </li>\n<li>Balances own team’s needs with wider organisational needs</li>\n<li>Identifies synergies between team priorities and other relevant internal agendas</li>\n</ul>\n \n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n \nIf you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:\n \n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n \nPlease ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.\nWord or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. “CV – applicant name - 012345)\n<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>\n \nIf you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Kathryn Petrie would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <a href=\"mailto:Kathryn.petrie@london.gov.uk\">Kathryn.petrie@london.gov.uk</a>\n \n \n<h2>Assessment process</h2>\n \nOnce you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.\n \nIf shortlisted you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.\n \nThe interview/assessment date is: To be confirmed\n \n<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>\nLondon's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.\nWe particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.\nWe are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Victoria Shearer on resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\nReasonable adjustments will be made on a case-by-case basis, but some (non-exhaustive) examples include: \n- Providing extra time in assessments and interviews; \n- Providing communication support such as a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter during the interview; \n- Providing questions in advance of the interview; \n- Holding the interview/assessment in an accessible building; \n- Holding interviews in different formats – such as over the phone or via a video call.\nPlease note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview, or if there is one, move forward to the next phase of the recruitment process, for example a test.\n \n<h2>Benefits</h2>\nGLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.\nIn addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.\n<h2>Additional Information</h2>\nPlease note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.\n \nSuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. 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Planner / Senior Planner – Development Management Team

London Borough of Newham

£30,000 - £49,999

greater london (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Principal Planning Officer

Greater London Authority

£64,690

Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Local Plan Monitoring Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

£29,330 - £31,773 (Subject to Job Evaluation)

Sevenoaks District Council (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Planning Support Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

£29,330 - £31,773

Sevenoaks District Council (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Insight & Research Strategist

London Borough of Havering

49527

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Career Grade Planner (Graduate/Planner/Senior)

Sevenoaks District Council

Up to £43,414 plus 10% Market Related Payment and an essential car user allowance of up to £1,371

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Planning and Policy Implementation Manager (P00186)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Salary up to £67,431

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Senior/Principal Planning Officer

Elmbridge Borough Council

Salary: £45,796 - £55,939 (Scale 36-45)

Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Senior Planning Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 + £1,591 market enhanced payment progressing to £40,476 + £2,232 market enhanced payment per annum

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Principal Planning Projects Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£46,731 opportunity to progress to £51,802 pa

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Planning Policy Team Leader

Brent Council

Salary range: £59,739 - £67,812 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

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Planning Enforcement Investigations Officer

Woking Borough Council

Salary in range from £24,799 to £28,713 plus minimum flexible benefits allowance of £1,783 and vehicle allowance of £2,600

Woking (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

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Senior Economist

Greater London Authority

£51,029

Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 19 days ago

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13 Planning job vacancies in London

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Planner / Senior Planner – Development Management Team

Principal Planning Officer

Local Plan Monitoring Officer

Planning Support Officer

Insight & Research Strategist

Career Grade Planner (Graduate/Planner/Senior)

Planning and Policy Implementation Manager (P00186)

Senior/Principal Planning Officer

Senior Planning Officer

Principal Planning Projects Officer

Planning Policy Team Leader

Planning Enforcement Investigations Officer

Senior Economist

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