Planning Officer

Planning Officer needed in Hackney, £18.61ph PAYE – Reference: RQ1295139● To be responsible for the processing of Development Management matters within an area based or function based team including responsibility for the handling of pre-application advice, planning applications, appeals and enforcement including negotiations with developers and other interested parties, securing financial and other community benefits through legal agreements.● To work in conjunction with the Area Team Leader in achieving timely, effective planning outcomes which uphold the Client’s Core Values and meet the challenges of Best Value and Comprehensive Performance Assessment.● To be accountable to the Area Team Leader for achieving agreed Service outcomes and personal appraisal targets.● To ensure statutory and legal obligations are delivered and communicated in a customer focussed manner, optimising available resources.● To provide advice and support to junior colleagues within the team as required.● To deputise for the Area Team Leader as required (P03)● To represent the Client as an expert spokesperson on issues related to their functional area of responsibility This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.