About The Role
Senior Planning Officer (Major Projects) at North Herts Council. Temporary, Full Time.
£50.00 - £55.00 per hour (umbrella). Location: Letchworth Garden City. Closing Date: 5th June 2026.
The Opportunity
A great opportunity to join the Development Management team at North Herts Council for a 6-month temporary basis, with the requirement to be in the office twice a week (Monday and Wednesday). This role can also be offered on a full‑ or part‑time (29 hours) basis.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage your own caseload of sites of 50+ homes and other significant development proposals, and contribute to the delivery of the two significant new neighbourhoods within a team of planning professionals and specialist advisors.
The Experience You Will Bring
* Experience of master planning and its relationship with Development Management processes.
* Experience of Design Codes (interpretation and application; negotiation of developer‑led and application of Council‑led).
* Experience negotiating, incepting and participating successfully in Planning Performance Agreements.
* Ability and experience presenting to planning control committees in evening committees, with desirable experience engaging members (ward and planning control committee members) in application through member briefings or ward member meetings.
* Experience preparing committee reports for major projects navigating Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
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