We are working closely with a local authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Senior Planning Officer, on a 6.5 -months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £44.00- £58.13 per hour

Summary:

The Senior Planning Officer is responsible for delivering a comprehensive development management service, assessing and determining a wide range of planning applications and development proposals across Liverpool. The role supports sustainable growth, regeneration, and conservation objectives by balancing development needs with the protection of the City's historic and environmental assets.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, process, and determine a full range of planning applications, including major, complex, and strategic development proposals.
• Provide professional planning advice to developers, agents, businesses, residents, and Council departments.
• Represent the Council at hearings, inquiries, and appeal proceedings where appropriate.
• Represent Liverpool City Council at meetings with developers, consultants, public bodies, community groups, and elected members.
• Manage workloads effectively to meet statutory deadlines and performance targets.

Qualifications:

• Degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Town Planning recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Essentials:

• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and development management procedures.
• Knowledge of planning application assessment processes and planning decision-making.
• Experience working within a planning office or development management environment.
• Experience preparing planning reports and recommendations.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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