Senior Planning Officer, North London
GL-10611

£260 Per Day

Full Time

Contract

Mile End, Greater London

Public Sector And Council

Posted 8 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Senior Planning Officer, North London 
Pay rate to £260 per day 
Contract role, Local Authority Planning 
 
Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Senior Planning Officer in North London. 
You will need to have experience in a similar role in a Local Authority Housing setting. 
Your Role and Key Responsibilities  
As a Senior Planner, you will be a leader within the team, driving forward positive planning outcomes that benefit our community. Your responsibilities will include:  
  • Taking a lead role in managing a full range of Development Management casework, from pre-application advice through to major applications and appeals.  
  • Acting as the lead officer for the Planning Appeal function, with a special focus on representing the Council at Public Inquiries.  
  • Leading negotiations with developers on complex applications to secure financial and other community benefits through Section 106 legal agreements.  
  • Preparing and presenting high-level, complex reports to committees and other public forums. 
  • Providing mentorship, guidance, and support to junior members of the planning team to aid their professional development.  
Deputising for the Area Team Leader as required, contributing to the team's performance management and strategic direction.  
About You  
We are looking for a proactive and highly skilled planner with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities of urban development. To succeed in this role, you will need:  
  • A post-graduate qualification in Town Planning and current (or eligible) membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).  
  • Significant experience working at a senior level within a Development Management team, preferably in an urban environment.  
  • A proven track record of successfully managing major, complex planning applications and leading on appeals.  
  • Demonstrable experience in negotiating S106 agreements to secure community benefits.  
  • The ability to mentor and motivate colleagues, along with excellent communication skills to effectively engage with developers, residents, and councillors.  
  • Extensive knowledge of current planning legislation, policies, and best practices 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- 
  • A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to 
  • An easy registration process (all done online) 
  • Referral schemes and incentives  
  • Ongoing compliance managed for you 
  • Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 
Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.  
We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles. 
 
 
 

Graham Leatham

Graham.Leatham@pprsocialcare.co.uk

0203 897 1477

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