A client within the Public Sector based in Grearer London is currently recruiting for a Planning Officer to join their Development Management Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a planning environment. The Role Key purpose of the role is to act as the lead planning officer for a defined area of the Borough, ensuring a coordinated approach to planning, development and regeneration while supporting the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused planning service. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Leading on major and complex planning applications, development proposals and planning performance agreements • Managing and supporting a small team of planners, graduates and technical support officers to ensure applications are processed effectively within target times • Negotiating complex Section 106 agreements and contributing to planning obligations that generate significant funding for the authority • Preparing and presenting professional planning reports and advice to senior stakeholders, including councillors, committees and public inquiries • Representing the Council at public meetings, site visits, hearings and appeals relating to planning matters The Candidate To be considered for this role you will require: • A...