Rate: Up to £38 per hour (Umbrella)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Hybrid (office + home working)
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join its Development Management team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a confident planner who can hit the ground running and manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Processing a full range of planning applications, including complex minors and small scale majors
Assessing and issuing Lawful Development Certificates and Prior Approvals
Undertaking site visits and preparing high quality reports
Delivering the Duty Planner service
Providing pre application advice to applicants and agents
Presenting cases at Planning Committee
Managing appeal casework, including statements and evidenceThis is a great opportunity to contribute to a busy London borough while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working.
Essential Experience
Proven experience working within a UK local authority planning department
Strong background in Development Management, including handling:
Complex minor applications
Small scale major applications
Lawful Development Certificates (LDCs)
Prior approvals
Experience preparing high quality officer reports and recommendations
Confident presenting cases at Planning Committee
Experience managing appeal casework, including statements and evidence
Ability to provide pre application advice to applicants, agents, and the public
Experience delivering a Duty Planner service
Comfortable undertaking site visits and assessing proposals on site
About Pertemps:
" Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been a trusted name in staffing solutions for nearly 60 years. Recognised as an Investor in People and consistently ranked among The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For (14 years running), Pertemps is committed to supporting your career development and job satisfaction.
About Harrow:
" The London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest borough in London, celebrated for its cultural diversity and excellent transport links. Located just 10 miles from Central London, Harrow offers quick access to Euston (13 minutes via Harrow & Wealdstone station), the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, national rail services, and major roads including the M1, M25, and A406.
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Salary description
£38.00 - £38.00 per hour