Planning Officer Level 2

Planning Officer Level 2

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Barnet Council

Service Area: Planning & Building Control / Development Management

Hours: 36 hours per week

Start Date: 25 August 2026

Duration: 16 weeks

Number of Roles: 1

Working Pattern

Hybrid working.

Tuesday and Wednesday office attendance required.

Location

2 Bristol Avenue

Colindale

London

NW9 4EW

Pay

PAYE Rate: £24.84 per hour

Job Overview

Barnet Council is seeking a Planning Officer Level 2 to support the Planning and Building Control service within Development Management.

The role will contribute to the delivery of planning services in line with the Council’s aims, objectives, priorities, quality standards and performance expectations.

This is a generic Planning Officer role within the planning service. The service operates a rotation programme, giving officers the opportunity to work across different planning specialisms.

Important – Please Read Carefully

This is a Planning Officer Level 2 role within Development Management.

Candidates must have relevant planning experience and be able to contribute positively to a busy Planning and Building Control service.

The role is hybrid, but office attendance is required every Tuesday and Wednesday.

A driving licence is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Planning and Building Control service
• Contribute to Council aims and priorities
• Deliver work to agreed quality standards
• Meet performance standards
• Work cost-effectively
• Lead on general planning work
• Support Development Management functions
• Work across planning specialisms as required
• Manage allocated planning tasks
• Work with colleagues and stakeholders
• Attend the office on fixed days
• Travel outside the Borough when required

Essential Experience & Skills

• Planning experience
• Development Management experience
• Local authority planning experience
• Knowledge of planning processes
• Ability to manage planning work
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Stakeholder communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work to.

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