Senior Planning Officer

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Reigate and Bandstead Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate of £35 which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for a Senior Planning Officer this role will be: RH2 0SH

The right candidate will:

• To manage a workload of planning and related applications, present applications to Planning Committee, defend the Council’s decisions on appeal, provide professional advice on pre-application proposals, and to give general planning advice to members of the public.


• As a Senior Planning Officer, you will also be responsible for larger and more complex applications, supervision of planning technicians and/or junior planning officers, and deputising where required for team manager.


• Respond to general queries on planning and related matters within team from all media including telephone, letter, email and personal contacts to achieve service quality standards and time scales


• Provide pre-application advice on development proposals, in accordance with national planning guidance and development plan policies.


• Manage a workload of applications, including consultation, amendment, preparation of report and recommendation to service quality standards and time scales.

We require the following:

• Significant Development Management Experience (ideally 3 years) including managing complex caseload.


• Previous experience of supervising junior officers, including coaching, mentoring, performance monitoring and carrying out staff appraisals.


• Knowledge of planning legislation and policy.


• Full driving licence.


• Access to car.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,