Planning Officer - Development Management
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16.50 to £22.25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ashford, Kent, TN23 1RQ |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JC120325_1773334564 |
Summary
Ashford | 6-9 Month Contract | £16.50 - £22.25ph (DOE) | Hybrid Working
HRGO are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Planning Officer - Development Management to join their team in Ashford from 23rd March 2026.
Role Overview:
Support the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused planning service, working on planning applications, enforcement cases, and policy development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and assess planning applications within agreed timescales
- Respond to planning and enforcement appeals
- Handle enquiries from applicants, agents, and stakeholders
- Support planning policy development and service improvements
- Contribute to maintaining high customer satisfaction
Skills & Experience:
- Experience with planning applications and/or enforcement cases
- Knowledge of planning legislation and policy
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Confident using planning systems and Microsoft Office
Qualifications:
- Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
- Eligible for, currently undertaking, or willing to complete RTPI-supported postgraduate planning training
Details:
- Hours: 37/week (Monday-Friday)
- Hybrid: Minimum 1 day in office
- Duration: 6-9 months
- Salary: £16.50 - £22.25ph DOE
Please apply with an up to date CV if you feel you have the necessary skills and experience.