Job Description
HRGO are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Planning Officer - Development Management to join their team in Ashford from 23rd March 2026.
Role Overview: Support the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused planning service, working on planning applications, enforcement cases, and policy development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process and assess planning applications within agreed timescales
* Respond to planning and enforcement appeals
* Handle enquiries from applicants, agents, and stakeholders
* Support planning policy development and service improvements
* Contribute to maintaining high customer satisfaction
Skills & Experience:
* Experience with planning applications and/or enforcement cases
* Knowledge of planning legislation and policy
* Strong report writing and communication skill
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
* Confident using planning systems and Microsoft Office
Qualifications:
* Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
* Eligible for, currently undertaking, or willing to complete RTPI-supported postgraduate planning training
Details:
Hours: 37/week (Monday-Friday)
* Hybrid: Minimum 1 day in office
* Duration: 6-9 months
* Salary: £16.50 - £22.25ph DOE