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Principal Planning Policy Officer needed in Kingston Paying £55 per hr ref 1691891 Full time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities • Lead on the preparation, review, and delivery of the Local Plan and supporting planning policy documents, • Manage complex policy projects, including evidence-gathering, consultation processes, and cross-departmental initiatives, • Provide specialist planning policy advice to elected members, senior managers, developers, and external partners, • Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and policy documents for Cabinet, Committee, and public consultation, • Represent the authority at examinations, hearings, meetings, and stakeholder events, • Oversee and support the work of Planning Policy Officers and contribute to team mentoring and development, • Analyse planning data and conduct research to inform evidence bases (housing need, employment land, infrastructure, environment, etc.), • Work collaboratively with internal teams (Regeneration, Housing, Climate Change, Highways, Public Health, Conservation), • Ensure all policy work complies with legislation, guidance, and national planning frameworks 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

Chief Media Officer Salary: The starting salary is £62,310, which includes allowances totalling £3,009 allowance. The salary is broken down as £59,301 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,254 Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Location: Westminster Job advert Do you have the ambition to drive some of the country’s biggest news stories and passion to show Londoners how the Met is changing for the better? We are seeking a creative, driven Chief Media Officer with the skills, expertise and impact to help take the Met’s Communications & Engagement team to new heights. The Met is striving to meet the Commissioner’s goals of More Trust, Less Crime and High Standards. From neighbourhood crime to violence against women and girls, county lines and homicide – our performance is improving and we need a leader capable of inspiring a team to tell our stories to maximum effect. The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering exceptional results in a high-pressure environment. They will be adept at steering complex, headline-grabbing announcements and have the judgement to advise a Newsdesk dealing reactively with hundreds of enquiries a day. This is a great time to join one of the most exciting press offices in the business. Following a recent restructure, we are a new and vibrant team and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a leading role in our evolution. If you have the energy, ideas and determination to do that successfully, we would love to hear from you. You will be responsible for one of the following: • Leading a proactive media team responsible for a specific area of the Met’s delivery under the priorities set out in A New Met for London - our blueprint for improving policing in the capital. You will oversee and co-ordinate the planning and delivery of a media strategy, identifying proactive opportunities and effectively managing proactive and reactive communications of nationally significant and often controversial issues in a fast-paced environment. Every member of our team is expected to be multi-skilled and to work across several communication disciplines using modern tools and up-to-date professional practice. You will provide advice and leadership across media, digital and internal communications. You must be able to plan strategically and use insight and data to support your plans. You will build effective networks of influencer and community voices and understand how to collaborate effectively with teams handling campaigns, marketing and stakeholder management. About you: You’re not just a media professional - you’re a strategic thinker with a keen sense of the news cycle, political awareness, and a proven track record of managing media in high-pressure environments. You’ll need to be quick on your feet, leading a team with energy and vision while navigating the complexities of policing communications in the capital. How to apply To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement. Candidates who successfully pass the interview process, but are not offered this job, may be contacted in due course about alternative roles at the same grade in the Met’s Comms & Engagement team where their experience and skillset are an appropriate fit. Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 25 March 2025.

Senior Operations Coordinator Role and Responsibilities This role places you at the heart of delivering unforgettable educational events as a Senior Operations Coordinator, you’ll guide junior colleagues, collaborate closely with suppliers, and take ownership of events from planning through to delivery. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy working at pace, solving problems in real time, and building strong relationships across teams, clients, and suppliers. This is a hands on role with real responsibility and the opportunity to shape the customer journey from start to finish. • Senior Operations Coordinator Role and Responsibilities, • Support the Operations Manager with onboarding, coaching, and developing junior team members., • Lead resort teams during events, managing logistics, timings, customer communication, and on site problem solving., • Oversee the accurate planning of event logistics, including venues, accommodation, transport, meals, visits, and partner arrangements., • Develop and maintain both client and supplier partnerships., • Maintain accurate costings and ensure events are delivered within budget and agreed GP margins., • Participate in the 24?hour duty officer rota (after qualifying period), providing out of hours support to clients., • Senior Operations Coordinator Skills and Experience Required, • Experience leading or mentoring team members., • Strong understanding of travel operations and group logistics., • Confident problem solver with a proactive, can do approach., • Ability to work at pace, manage deadlines, and prioritise effectively., • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills., • Commercial awareness and understanding of budgets., • Senior Operations Coordinator Key Benefits, • Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with options to work 08:00 – 16:00, 08:30 – 16:30, 09:00 – 17:00, 09:30 – 17:30 (flexible working hour requests can also be considered around term time)., • Annual salary reviews linked to performance., • Reward and recognition programme., • Training, development, and progression opportunities. A people focused, customer centric environment with an amazing support network. We have built an exciting, energetic, and innovative culture by working together.

Are you an ambitious part-time (3-days per week) Director of People & Culture ready to shape culture, capability and performance within a national organisation committed to rebuilding lives? I am working with a brilliant charity founded over 50 years ago who are looking to recruit an exceptional part-time Director of People & Culture on an interim basis over the next 6-9 months. This is a rare opportunity to join the Strategic Leadership Team of a mission led organisation whose vision is to be a world class leader in rebuilding lives. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and accountable to the Board of Trustees, this pivotal executive role will lead the design and delivery of organisations People and Culture strategy. This interim Director of People & Culture paying £650-£700 per day umbrella, will lead a multidisciplinary team of seven, along with deputising for the CEO when required. Their London office is located in Wimbledon, where they offer hybrid working. The post holder will need to attend the office up to 2-days per week. The Director of People & Culture role does involve some travel to their other sites which are located on the South Coast, Midlands and the North East. All travel costs will be covered. Some of the key responsibilities of this Director of People & Culture role include: • Designing and delivering an ambitious, forward-thinking People & Culture strategy aligned to organisational growth., • Leading workforce strategy across attraction, reward, wellbeing, engagement and retention., • Embedding leadership development and succession planning to build long-term organisational capability., • Overseeing complex employee relations, organisational change and TUPE activity to minimise risk., • Developing meaningful people metrics and reporting to the Strategic Leadership Team and Board., • Ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion are central to all people practices and culture initiatives The ideal candidate will be a CIPD qualified senior People leader with significant strategic leadership experience. You will have a demonstrable track record of delivering ambitious people strategies, leading cultural transformation and managing complex employee relations and change programmes. Strong commercial acumen, outstanding stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate credibly at board level are essential. Experience within the social care or not-for-profit sector would be very advantageous. My client is keen to move quickly with interviews held in person at their office on the 6th March 2026. The interview process will consist of a 1-stage interview, with the chosen candidate able to start at short notice. If you are a visionary and values led Director of People & Culture ready to make an immediate impact, I would be delighted to speak with you in.

A London borough authority is seeking a Lead Officer – Development Management to oversee the planning process and manage complex applications.This pivotal role entails providing expert advice, leading negotiations on planning obligations, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, sustainable deve

A client within the Public Sector based in Grearer London is currently recruiting for a Planning Officer to join their Development Management Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a planning environment. The Role Key purpose of the role is to act as the lead planning officer for a defined area of the Borough, ensuring a coordinated approach to planning, development and regeneration while supporting the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused planning service. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Leading on major and complex planning applications, development proposals and planning performance agreements • Managing and supporting a small team of planners, graduates and technical support officers to ensure applications are processed effectively within target times • Negotiating complex Section 106 agreements and contributing to planning obligations that generate significant funding for the authority • Preparing and presenting professional planning reports and advice to senior stakeholders, including councillors, committees and public inquiries • Representing the Council at public meetings, site visits, hearings and appeals relating to planning matters The Candidate To be considered for this role you will require: • An RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent • Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) • Extensive experience of development management including major or complex planning applications The below skills would be beneficial for the role: • Experience negotiating planning obligations (S106 agreements) • Experience supervising or mentoring junior planning staff • Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and development management processes The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £41 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £31 per hour PAYE). How to Apply If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail. Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region. Referral Bonus If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period

Assistant Director - Corporate Finance / Deputy s151 Officer - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working with a London Borough to appoint an Interim Assistant Director of Corporate Finance / Deputy Section 151 Officer. This is a senior leadership role responsible for strategic financial management, corporate finance oversight and supporting the statutory responsibilities of the s151 function. What's on Offer Day Rate: £718 - £895 per day Contract length: 6 months initially Full-time Hybrid working Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the Council's finance function and support the statutory responsibilities of the s151 officer. Key responsibilities: Providing strategic financial leadership across corporate finance functions. Supporting delivery of sustainable financial strategies and medium-term financial planning. Leading corporate finance services including treasury, capital, revenue planning and investments. Advising Members, Corporate Leadership Team and senior stakeholders on financial strategy. Supporting strong financial governance, risk management and stewardship of public funds. Deputising for the Director of Finance / s151 Officer when required. About You You will ideally have: CCAB qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Significant senior leadership experience within Local Authority finance. Experience advising Members and senior leadership teams. Strong understanding of Local Government finance legislation and governance. How to Apply If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. INDSCGBR We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300. If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV to , including your details. T&Cs apply

Enforcement Officer Initial 9‑month contract Rate: £50 - £60 per hour Umbrella Ability to use your own private vehicle for site visits Ability to work 3+ days a week onsite (office + site visits) Basic DBS required Must be relatively local - remote / occasional presence candidates cannot be considered Our client is seeking an experienced Enforcement Officer to join our high-performing Planning Enforcement team. We are looking for a professional who can hit the ground running and support the progression of more complex backlog cases. Our service has delivered major improvements, reducing the enforcement caseload from 2,089 cases (October 2021) to 711 cases (January 2025) - a 66% reduction. The straightforward cases have largely been completed, and we now require someone confident in taking forward the more challenging investigations, including those involving interviews under caution and prosecution work. The team comprises both experienced and junior officers, so the ability to offer occasional guidance or management support is welcome, although not essential. Key Responsibilities Carry out full-cycle enforcement investigations Undertake urgent site visits (often next-day) Prepare and serve enforcement notices Lead PACE interviews under caution Support and progress prosecutions Assist junior officers with complex matters (desirable) Essential Requirements Strong planning enforcement experience Experience with interviews under caution Experience supporting or leading prosecution cases Ability to use your own private vehicle for site visits Ability to work 3+ days a week onsite (office + site visits) Basic DBS required Must be relatively local - remote / occasional presence candidates cannot be considered When Applying, Please Confirm: Your location Your availability to attend Croydon offices and undertake site visits at least 3 days per week Your rate expectation (PAYE or Umbrella) Your experience with interviews under caution and/or prosecutions Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Senior/Principal Planning Officer. Experience of Planning Development Management and knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and Government Policy. Waterman Aspen welcomes planning professionals, engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest dev

The structure includes Planning Officer Levels 1 and 2, and Senior Officer. Level One Planning Officer - Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Salary: £31,537 - £33,699Hours per week: 37 hoursInterview date: Thursday 26 March 2026 - Friday 27 March 2026 Planning - Shaping the Future of Wiltshir

My client in Surrey is in need of an interim Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join the team on an interim basis to help out with a range of cases including GNT sites. Role: Senior Planning Enforcement Officer.

Principal Planning Officer to join their Town Planning department on an initial 6 month contract (then rolling). Significant experience working within a local planning authority or a relevant private sector planning business. Ability to manage projects and contribute to strategic planning.

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Happy to look at Senior Officer level. Working collaboratively with officers, consultants and stakeholders to keep policy workstreams moving forward.

Jake or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:. Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK-wide on both a permanent and contract basis across all levels of seniority. Investigating alleged breaches of planning control.

If you’re a Planning Officer looking for your next contract and want to know more about this exciting opportunity.

Planning Policy Officer – Interim Role – Fully Remote. Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a local authority who are looking to appoint an interim Planning Policy Officer to support their Local Plan at Regulation 19 stage.

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer - Enforcement . Please call Jayden Papy on 02394314912 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:. Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wi

My client in the Surrey area are in need of a Principal Planning Officer on a temporary basis to help with a caseload of Major Applications, please see the below details and responsibilities.

Planning Validations Officer to join their Town Planning department on an initial 6 month basis. Issue planning decisions, tree work decisions and planning pre-application advice letters within required timeframes. Register planning applications in accordance with the Local Validation List and ensur

AI for validation, you can be at the forefront of innovative new processes that help shape the future of planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a planning team with a focus on quality decisions and efficiency to ensure we deliver for local people and communities.

Principal Planning Officer - Strategic Applications Team. The right candidate will have previous Development Management experience of working on complex major applications as lead officer, with an understanding of s106 agreements and viability negotiations. Please call Ben Hitchman on 02393 876027 f

Senior Planning Officers typically manage a range of planning applications, provide advice to applicants and stakeholders, and prepare reports and recommendations for planning decisions or committee consideration. Senior Planning Officer (Development Management). Liaise with internal teams, statutor

It would be beneficial although not mandatory to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have considerable experience in a similar position; and also hold a licentiate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent). Advising third parties a

Experience in planning policy, planning enforcement or development management. Prepare professional reports and formulate recommendations on complex planning and related proposals for decision to the Planning Committee or by delegated authority. Knowledge of current Town and Country planning, practi

My Local Authority Client in Surrey is looking to source an experienced DM Planning Officer to join their Planning Department. Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. Please call Ben Hitchma

DM Planning Officer - Householder Applications. A Qualified Town Planner with experience within a Local Authority DM Planning Team. Please call Ben Hitchman on 02393 876027 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:.

Senior Conservation Officer (Housing Benefits and Planning)Location: Council Offices, Coalville (with district-wide site visits)Hours: 3 days per week (flexible and negotiable)Site Visits: Ideally weekly (minimum fortnightly)Travel: Candidates should ideally live within one hour of CoalvilleJob Purp

Planning Officer based in North Wales -In return you will get an excellent salary, pension of 10%, healthcare, company car allowance or electric car, 26 days holiday, 10% bonus and professional development. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Planning professional to support and lead the del

Role: Senior Planning OfficerLocation: London Borough of Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NTPayrate: £36-£39 per hour (Umbrella)The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled pl

Senior Planning Policy Officer. Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. My local authority client in Yorkshire is looking to source an experienced Town Planning Policy Specialist to operate

Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?.

Town Planning Development Management team. Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:. Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a perman

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to promote sustainable development and contribute to their Net Zero Carbon ambitions. Responsibilities include embedding energy considerations in planning, providing technical support, and collabora

Finance and Planning Business Partnering Senior Officer. As a Senior Finance Officer, you will assist the delivery of a range of business partnering support to budget holders and service/programme delivery managers. Finance and Planning Business Partnering.

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Tree Officer to manage the urban tree environment.

To provide support and guidance to planning officers and consultees dealing with the processing of planning applications, undertaking monitoring and compliance functions and other planning functions to meet agreed timescales, make robust decisions, and deliver appropriate development. The Senior Off

Finance and Planning Business Partnering Senior Officer. As a Senior Finance Officer, you will assist the delivery of a range of business partnering support to budget holders and service/programme delivery managers. Finance and Planning Business Partnering.

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to aid in delivering its Net Zero Carbon ambitions. Key responsibilities include promoting best practices in energy and carbon management, alongside providing technical support in planning.

The demand for transport planning expertise is greater than ever, to shape our transport strategies and ensure the development, delivery, and activation of a range of new projects and programmes. A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for passionate and enthusiastic people to join our Transport

To lead and supervise a team of planning and enforcement officers within the Development Management service, managing a diverse caseload of planning applications including major and strategic developments. Supervise, mentor and provide professional guidance to planning and enforcement officers. The