Swale and Maidstone Council
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Posted: 07/07/2026
- Negotiable DOE
- South East England
- Contract
Senior Planning Officer
Location: South East
Rate: TBC
Working Pattern: 3 days remote, and minimum 2 days in the office
Contract: 6 Months
Spencer Clarke Group are working with a public sector organisation to appoint a Senior Planning Officer to support Development Management.
You will manage a varied caseload, produce high-quality reports and recommendations, help ensure decisions are robust, defensible and delivered to performance targets.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing and determining a caseload of planning applications, negotiating amendments and assessing against policy and material considerations
- Writing clear, defensible delegated and committee reports with recommendations
- Presenting cases at Planning Committee
- Supporting colleagues, including coaching and input into supervision of junior staff where required
- Handling appeals and representing the Council's position
- Undertaking site visits
- Liaising with applicants, agents, members, and the public to resolve issues pre-determination
- Contributing to service improvement and performance targets
About you:
- Degree in Planning or equivalent relevant experience
- MRTPI member, or eligible
- Strong local authority Development Management experience (applications, committee, appeals; enforcement exposure useful)
- Confident communicator with excellent report writing skills
- Full UK driving licence
How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200 or
Joe O’Halloran
Managing Consultant