Senior/Principal Planning Officer Location: High Street, Esher, KT10 9SD Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £34.34 Per Hour Job Ref: OR18537 Job Responsibilities Manage an area team within Development Management. Evaluate and report on planning applications, enforcement matters, and planning appeals. Advise applicants, developers, and architects on proposed developments. Examine applications to ensure validity and proper publicity. Process applications, including major proposals, and make recommendations. Handle appeals and present the Council’s case at hearings and inquiries. Investigate allegations of unauthorized activities. Attend Sub-Committee meetings to report and advise on applications. Supervise Planning Officers, manage performance, and monitor workloads. Deliver excellent customer care. Sign delegated planning decisions for specific applications. Perform additional tasks as needed. Person Specifications Must Have Experience in Development Management and major applications. Experience representing the Council at hearings or inquiries. Good organizational skills. Understanding of Local Government procedures. Experience with information technology systems. Ability to manage and motivate a professional team. Strong communication skills, both oral and written...