Senior Planning Officer Essex £45 per hour (DOE) 6-Month Contract Office attendance once per week We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join a Local Authority in Essex on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and well-structured planning team, managing a varied caseload of complex minor and major planning applications. Key Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of complex planning applications Preparing detailed officer reports and recommendations Negotiating with developers and stakeholders Attending planning committee (as required) Providing professional planning advice to internal and external parties Requirements: Proven experience working within a UK Local Authority planning team Ability to manage complex applications independently Strong report-writing and negotiation skills MRTPI (desirable but not essential) What’s on Offer: £45 per hour (dependent on experience) Flexible working – only one day per week in the office 6-month initial contract with potential for extension Supportive and collaborative team environment If you’re an experienced Senior Planner available for your next contract, we’d love to hear from you. Contact me on 0161 470 5506 or will.hussey@vividresourcing.com - i am open to any confidential conversations you may want!