Senior Planning Officer

• Temporary Contract, Full-time
• Hourly Rate: £20.70 - £22.13
• Location: LE3, Leicester
• Job Type: Hybrid

We are seeking a Senior Planning Officer to undertake essential functions for the County Planning Authority. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities including development management, site monitoring, enforcement, and policy-related tasks. This position offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to handle various aspects of county planning services.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct regular monitoring of minerals and waste sites as per the agreed programme to ensure compliance with planning permissions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the planning database and associated mapping for effective management of county planning services.
• Manage all aspects of development management related to the determination of planning applications and the review of mineral permissions, including preparing reports and providing pre-application advice.
• Address planning enforcement matters arising from site monitoring and complaints, including recording, investigating, responding to complaints, and taking appropriate enforcement actions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent higher education qualification in planning or a related environmental discipline.
• General awareness and knowledge of the planning system and relevant processes.
• Experience in development management, enforcement, or policy-related planning.
• Associate Membership of the RTPI preferred.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and good practice.
• Familiarity with Local Government procedures and governance arrangements.
• Understanding of strategic planning issues nationally and those specific to Leicestershire local authorities.

Benefits:

• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• Secure and user-friendly online system for managing timesheets.
• Self-service portal for holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
• Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
• Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for this Senior Planning Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.