Senior Town Planning Officer

Senior Town Planning Officer in Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 | Lynx Employment Services Ltd Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Relief staff Interaction - Northampton Northampton, Northamptonshire £13 - 20 per hour + benefits 2 weeks ago TEST JOB Parent TEST TJ Company 1 Northampton, Northamptonshire £0 per annum 4 weeks ago Commercial recruitment consultant Quest Employment Northampton (NN1) From £35,000 to £40,000 per annum plus competitive bonus structure 2 weeks ago Senior Employment Lawyer FS1 Recruitment Northampton (NN3) 2 weeks ago Customer Service Sales (Door-to Door) Pertemps Kettering Northamptonshire £27976 per annum 1 week ago Blinds and Curtains Installer Hillarys Blinds Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5BD £50,000+ earnings p/a 5 days ago Outreach Advanced Recovery Practitioner Framework Housing Association Northampton, Northamptonshire From £29,244 to £33,880 per annum FTE 1 day ago Field Sales Representative SumUp Payments Limited Northampton, Northamptonshire GBP 40,000.00 - 50,000.00 per year 1 month ago Electromechanical Team Leader TXM Recruit Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN £26 - £28 per hour 1 day ago Room Leader Northampton Simply Education Northampton (NN1) £13.50 - £13.90 per hour 1 week ago Relief staff Interaction - Northampton Northampton, Northamptonshire £13 - 20 per hour + benefits 2 weeks ago TEST JOB Parent TEST TJ Company 1 Northampton, Northamptonshire £0 per annum 4 weeks ago Commercial recruitment consultant Quest Employment Northampton (NN1) From £35,000 to £40,000 per annum plus competitive bonus structure 2 weeks ago Senior Employment Lawyer FS1 Recruitment Northampton (NN3) 2 weeks ago Customer Service Sales (Door-to Door) Pertemps Kettering Northamptonshire £27976 per annum 1 week ago Blinds and Curtains Installer Hillarys Blinds Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5BD £50,000+ earnings p/a 5 days ago Outreach Advanced Recovery Practitioner Framework Housing Association Northampton, Northamptonshire From £29,244 to £33,880 per annum FTE 1 day ago Field Sales Representative SumUp Payments Limited Northampton, Northamptonshire GBP 40,000.00 - 50,000.00 per year 1 month ago Electromechanical Team Leader TXM Recruit Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN £26 - £28 per hour 1 day ago Room Leader Northampton Simply Education Northampton (NN1) £13.50 - £13.90 per hour 1 week ago Senior Town Planning Officer Lynx Employment Services Ltd Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 Contract Published: 1 day ago £30 per hour Senior Town Planning Officer Lynx Employment Services Ltd Our client is looking for a Senior Town Planning Officer , who will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality Development Management services. You will provide expert planning advice, manage a varied caseload of minor and other planning applications, and support the delivery of wider planning objectives across the authority. Working within the Planning and Development team, you will help ensure that development proposals align with our place-shaping ambitions—supporting the right development, in the right place, at the right time. Key Responsibilities Contribute proactively to the effective delivery of the Planning Service, supporting corporate objectives and continuous improvement. Deliver excellent customer service across all interactions, including with residents, developers, Councillors, and stakeholders. Provide timely, professional advice to members of the public and support engagement through the Customer Contact Centre and feedback channels. Assist in responding to complaints and enquiries from customers, MPs, and Councillors in line with corporate standards. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in DEF and IT systems to support performance monitoring and statutory targets. Support the Council’s place-shaping agenda by promoting sustainable and appropriate development. Provide technical planning advice across a wide range of development proposals. Process and assess minor and other planning applications, preparing clear and robust reports and recommendations. Support the Major Projects Team where additional technical expertise is required. Assist with pre-application enquiries, appeals, enforcement cases, and Planning Performance Agreements in line with service standards You will be an experienced planning professional with a strong understanding of Development Management processes. You’ll be confident in managing your own caseload, making sound planning judgements, and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Requirements: Must have a minimum of 3years’experience in Development Managementand dealing with planning applications and appeals Relevant undergraduate degree or RelevantPost-Graduatequalification a member of the RTPI or demonstratively working towards APC as a Licentiate member Experience of negotiating on developer contributions/ Section 106 Agreements A proactive and solution-focused approach Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities A commitment to delivering high standards of customer service The ability to work collaboratively within a team and across services Must have full clean driving licence The role is office based/ hybrid with one day a week in the office and the occasional site visit working 37 hours as week 9am to 5pm If you feel you have the right skills please apply via CV Similar Senior Town Planning Officer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Relief staff Interaction - Northampton Northampton, Northamptonshire £13 - 20 per hour + benefits 2 weeks ago TEST JOB Parent TEST TJ Company 1 Northampton, Northamptonshire £0 per annum 4 weeks ago Commercial recruitment consultant Quest Employment Northampton (NN1) From £35,000 to £40,000 per annum plus competitive bonus structure 2 weeks ago Senior Employment Lawyer FS1 Recruitment Northampton (NN3) 2 weeks ago Customer Service Sales (Door-to Door) Pertemps Kettering Northamptonshire £27976 per annum 1 week ago Blinds and Curtains Installer Hillarys Blinds Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5BD £50,000+ earnings p/a 5 days ago Outreach Advanced Recovery Practitioner Framework Housing Association Northampton, Northamptonshire From £29,244 to £33,880 per annum FTE 1 day ago Field Sales Representative SumUp Payments Limited Northampton, Northamptonshire GBP 40,000.00 - 50,000.00 per year 1 month ago Electromechanical Team Leader TXM Recruit Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN £26 - £28 per hour 1 day ago Room Leader Northampton Simply Education Northampton (NN1) £13.50 - £13.90 per hour 1 week ago Construction jobs Construction jobs in Northampton Planning jobs Planning jobs in Northampton Jobs in Northampton Get hired. 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