Planning Officer

1 month ago


Twickenham, United Kingdom Adecco UK Full time

**Planning Officer**:

- ** Public Sector - Local Authority**:

- **Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week**:

- ** Temporary Role - 3 months with likely extension**:

- **£24 to £26 per hour Umbrella (DOE)**:

- ** Hybrid - in office 1 day per week (Twickenham) and site visits as and when required**:

- ** IT Equipment Provided**

**Knowledge**

**Experience**
- Experience in local government policy work including preparation of development plan documents or equivalent

**Skills**
- Clear understanding of IT systems generally including Microsoft Office, measuring software and planning database system and document management systems.
- Articulate in written and oral communication skills with particular reference to report and letter writing, public speaking, presentation skills and communicating with Members, the public, staff and other professionals.
- Ability to work effectively to meet challenging deadlines and manage competing and changing priorities.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in planning or other appropriate professional qualification and a member of the RTPI or eligible for or working toward full membership.

**Job Purpose**

To coach and supervise junior planning officers to help them acquire the skills and knowledge so they are able to be self-reliant in dealing with technical and people issues.

**Specific Duties and Responsibilites**

2. Assess, negotiate and set out clear and robust recommendations in an accurate, well written officer report based on relevant planning policies and other material considerations.

3. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and to take a proactive approach to relevant changes in legislation.

5. Provide advice and guidance in response to planning best practice, procedure or policy within a legal/organisational policy framework.

6. Ensure that service-wide and corporate performance indicators, targets and customer service standards are met for the full range of the workload.

7. To lead on the preparation of evidence for written representation appeals.

8. To initiate and participate in matters relating to compliance and enforcement matters and conflict resolution to ensure high quality innovative outcomes that reflect Council-wide objectives and policies.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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