Senior Planning Officer

About the Role:

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer (PO1) to assist with additional and project-based planning workload. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful development within the borough, supporting community-led growth and sustainable planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Efficiently review and manage a varied caseload at senior level

Handle planning applications including:

New residential conversions

Changes of use

Minor developments and small-scale major residential applications

Prior approval cases

Present cases to Planning Committee as required

Work collaboratively across departments to ensure high-quality and timely planning outcomes

Provide professional planning advice in line with current legislation and policy

Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience as a Planning Officer at a senior level within a local authority

Strong understanding of UK planning policy, case law, and legislation

Skilled in managing complex caseloads and meeting strict deadlines

Confident presenting cases to Committee

Excellent communication and report-writing skills

RTPI membership (or eligibility) is desirable