Ashford | 6-9 Month Contract | £16.50 - £22.25ph (DOE) | Hybrid Working
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 skills
* 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
Please apply with an up to date CV if you feel you have the necessary skills and experience.
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