Part-Time Planning Officer: Shape Urban & Rural Design

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - GBP 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a part-time Planning Officer responsible for managing planning applications and ensuring high professional standards for customer care. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include a robust pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and training opportunities. Ideal for those with experience or recent graduates. Interviews will be held the week commencing March 2, 2026, and the closing date for applications is February 23, 2026.

Benefits

Defined benefits pension scheme

26-31 days holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience handling a broad range of development proposals.
• Able to negotiate planning improvements effectively.
• Organized and a positive contributor to team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications, pre-application enquiries, and appeals.
• Ensure rapid turnaround while maintaining high standards.
• Negotiate improvements and secure quality designs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Relevant degree or recent graduate

Job description

A local government authority is seeking a part-time Planning Officer responsible for managing planning applications and ensuring high professional standards for customer care. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include a robust pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and training opportunities. Ideal for those with experience or recent graduates. Interviews will be held the week commencing March 2, 2026, and the closing date for applications is February 23, 2026.