Planning Officer (SCP 30)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £21.35 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Esher, Surrey |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job title: Planning Officer (SCP 30)
Job Category: Planning
Hours per week: 36
Location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, Elmbridge Borough Council
Pay: £21.35 per hour
3 days remote, 2 days in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The posts are to deal with a variety of householder and lower complexity applications to enable Senior Officers to deal with influx of larger applications. An electric pool car is available for those who wish to commute by train or not use own car for site visits.
The main purpose of the role:
To assess planning applications in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and the Council’s adopted planning policies.
Specific duties and responsibilities
To handle a caseload of applications.
To draft recommendation reports to the planning managers and Planning Committees for determination.
To offer advice to members of the public by telephone, email or in person through the pre-application enquiry system.
To assist in dealing with members of the public, architects, developers and stakeholders on matters relating to Planning.
To prepare and present the Council’s case at appeal, particularly in relation to those dealt with by written representations and informal hearings.
To assist senior officers on major development applications and projects.
To pursue an acknowledged course of study leading to a recognised professional Planning qualification (where necessary).
To pursue regular RTPI and other professional training as agreed in your personal development plan.
To keep up to date with Planning Law, and all other associated legislation.
To assist in maintaining the efficient running of the service.
What you need to tell us on your application form:
You will need to tell us throughout your application form and at interview how you can contribute to providing good quality services for all.
For each of the requirements listed overleaf, you will need to explain how your skills, abilities, knowledge, education and experience make you suitable for this post.
These may have been gained through previous employment, voluntary/community work, spare time activities, home responsibilities, training or languages spoken.
You should also include anything else relevant to the job which you think we should know about.
Qualifications and Education
1 Relevant A Levels, degree or equivalent qualification that meet the entry requirements for an RTPI accredited undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Experience
Interview (I)
2 Experience of the development management process and related planning issues Desirable
3 Previous use and experience of computerised systems
Knowledge, skills and abilities
4 Good communication skills Essential
5 Ability to work under pressure and contribute to team effectiveness Essential
6 Ability to prioritise and programme workload to meet deadlines Essential
7 Ability to assess plans and drawings Desirable
8 Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply planning policy and legislation
Job Category: Planning
Hours per week: 36
Location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, Elmbridge Borough Council
Pay: £21.35 per hour
3 days remote, 2 days in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The posts are to deal with a variety of householder and lower complexity applications to enable Senior Officers to deal with influx of larger applications. An electric pool car is available for those who wish to commute by train or not use own car for site visits.
The main purpose of the role:
To assess planning applications in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and the Council’s adopted planning policies.
Specific duties and responsibilities
To handle a caseload of applications.
To draft recommendation reports to the planning managers and Planning Committees for determination.
To offer advice to members of the public by telephone, email or in person through the pre-application enquiry system.
To assist in dealing with members of the public, architects, developers and stakeholders on matters relating to Planning.
To prepare and present the Council’s case at appeal, particularly in relation to those dealt with by written representations and informal hearings.
To assist senior officers on major development applications and projects.
To pursue an acknowledged course of study leading to a recognised professional Planning qualification (where necessary).
To pursue regular RTPI and other professional training as agreed in your personal development plan.
To keep up to date with Planning Law, and all other associated legislation.
To assist in maintaining the efficient running of the service.
What you need to tell us on your application form:
You will need to tell us throughout your application form and at interview how you can contribute to providing good quality services for all.
For each of the requirements listed overleaf, you will need to explain how your skills, abilities, knowledge, education and experience make you suitable for this post.
These may have been gained through previous employment, voluntary/community work, spare time activities, home responsibilities, training or languages spoken.
You should also include anything else relevant to the job which you think we should know about.
Qualifications and Education
1 Relevant A Levels, degree or equivalent qualification that meet the entry requirements for an RTPI accredited undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Experience
Interview (I)
2 Experience of the development management process and related planning issues Desirable
3 Previous use and experience of computerised systems
Knowledge, skills and abilities
4 Good communication skills Essential
5 Ability to work under pressure and contribute to team effectiveness Essential
6 Ability to prioritise and programme workload to meet deadlines Essential
7 Ability to assess plans and drawings Desirable
8 Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply planning policy and legislation