Senior Planning Officer Midlands £43-48 per hour - Hybrid Working (negotiable for exceptional candidates) 3-Month Rolling Contract (likely to extend) Job Ref - 67118 A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and well-established planning service, managing a varied caseload whilst contributing to the delivery of development across the borough. Role Specific ·Managing a varied caseload of planning applications ranging from householders and minor developments through to complex and small major schemes, offering scope to further develop experience on more complex and strategic applications. ·Leading pre-application discussions and negotiating positive outcomes with applicants, agents and key stakeholders. ·Preparing high-quality delegated and committee reports, presenting recommendations and defending decisions at appeal where required. ·Negotiating planning obligations, conditions and mitigation measures to secure policy-compliant development. ·Building effective relationships with councillors, consultees, developers and members of the public whilst providing sound planning advice. ·Providing technical guidance and support to colleagues, with opportunities to develop mentoring and leadership respons...