Swale and Maidstone Council

Summary: The Senior Planning Officer role involves managing a diverse caseload within Development Management for a public sector organization. The position requires producing high-quality reports, ensuring robust decision-making, and meeting performance targets. The role also includes supporting junior staff and representing the Council in appeals. The working pattern is a mix of remote and in-office days over a six-month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and determining a caseload of planning applications, negotiating amendments and assessing against policy and material considerations
• Writing clear, defensible delegated and committee reports with recommendations
• Presenting cases at Planning Committee
• Supporting colleagues, including coaching and input into supervision of junior staff where required
• Handling appeals and representing the Council's position
• Undertaking site visits
• Liaising with applicants, agents, members, and the public to resolve issues pre-determination
• Contributing to service improvement and performance targets

Key Skills:

• Degree in Planning or equivalent relevant experience
• MRTPI member, or eligible
• Strong local authority Development Management experience (applications, committee, appeals; enforcement exposure useful)
• Confident communicator with excellent report writing skills
• Full UK driving licence

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other