Planning Officer
Location: Hybrid Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Duration: 4 months
Rate: £ - £ per hour (Umbrella) OR £18-£20 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: 37 Hours, Monday to Friday
Sellick Partnership is supporting a well respected Public Sector organisation to recruit to multiple Planning Officers to join their Planning & Environment Service on a hybrid basis
You will play a key role in delivering an effective, high‑quality development management service, managing a varied caseload and providing professional planning advice across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for both developing and experienced planners (Grade 5 & 6 level) to contribute to a busy, supportive team and help drive positive outcomes for local communities.
Key responsibilities of the Planning Officer:
* Managing and determining a varied caseload of planning applications, ensuring decisions are issued within statutory timescales.
* Providing professional advice to applicants, agents, developers, internal teams, and the public, including pre‑application guidance
* Support and contribute to planning appeals, preparing evidence and attending hearings or inquiries where required
* Interpret and apply local and national planning policy in decision‑making.
* Liaise with developers, parish councils, residents and stakeholders, attending public meetings to explain planning issues
* Prepare high‑quality reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation for delegated or committee decision-making
* Support business plan goals, including income‑generating services such as paid pre‑application advice
* Undertake health & safety-compliant site visits as part of assessing planning applications
The ideal Planning candidate will have:
* Experience processing or advising on planning applications within a local authority or similar environment
* A relevant planning‑related degree (essential)
* Working towards RTPI membership (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence (essential for site visits)
If you are interested in this Planning role, please click "apply" now. For more information please contact Ebony at Sellick Partnership in the Derby Office
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