HRGO are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Planning Officer - Development Management to join their team in Ashford from 23rd March 2026.

Role Overview:
Support the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused planning service, working on planning applications, enforcement cases, and policy development.

Key Responsibilities:

Process and assess planning applications within agreed timescales
Respond to planning and enforcement appeals
Handle enquiries from applicants, agents, and stakeholders
Support planning policy development and service improvements
Contribute to maintaining high customer satisfaction

Skills & Experience:

Experience with planning applications and/or enforcement cases
Knowledge of planning legislation and policy
Strong report writing and communication skill
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Confident using planning systems and Microsoft Office

Qualifications:

Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
Eligible for, currently undertaking, or willing to complete RTPI-supported postgraduate planning training

Details:

Hours: 37/week (Monday-Friday)

Hybrid: Minimum 1 day in office
Duration: 6-9 months
Salary: £16.50 - £22.25ph DOE