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