What's involved with this role: Job Title: Senior Planning Officer Ref: Hackney 118329 Pay rate: £194.26 per day PAYE Role length: Anticipated 6 months The role: We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Senior Planning Officer, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities of urban development, to join a busy and high-performing Development Management team. This is a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of complex and major planning applications. In this key role, you will not only manage a challenging caseload but also act as a mentor to junior colleagues and an expert voice for the Council. In order to carry out this role, you need to be a proactive and highly skilled planner with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities of urban development and passionate about achieving high-quality, sustainable development in a vibrant inner-city context. You will hold a postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, be a current or eligible member of the RTPI, and have substantial senior-level experience in Development Management, particularly in urban settings. You will have expertise in handling major planning applications, appeals, and S106 negotiations, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and have in-depth knowledge of planning legislation and policy. Key responsibilities: Be a leader within the team, driving forward positive planning outcomes that benefit our community Taking a lead role in managing a full range of Development Management casework, from pre-application advice through to major applications and appeals Acting as the lead officer for the Planning Appeal function, with a special focus on representing the Council at Public Inquiries Leading negotiations with developers on complex applications to secure financial and other community benefits through Section 106 legal agreements Preparing and presenting high-level, complex reports to committees and other public forums Providing mentorship, guidance, and support to junior members of the planning team to aid their professional development Deputising for the Area Team Leader as required, contributing to the team's performance management and strategic direction What the client is looking for: A post-graduate qualification in Town Planning and current (or eligible) membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Significant experience working at a senior level within a Development Management team, preferably in an urban environment A proven track record of successfully managing major, complex planning applications and leading on appeals Demonstrable experience in negotiating S106 agreements to secure community benefits The ability to mentor and motivate colleagues, along with excellent communication skills to effectively engage with developers, residents, and councillors Extensive knowledge of current planning legislation, policies, and best practices How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.