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Barton Peveril is a highly successful 6th Form College and we have an opportunity for a Senior Examinations Officer to join our Exams and MIS Team. This role is a full-time permanent role. You will oversee the exams team and manage the workload of the office including making candidate entries, planning and managing the operational elements of examination sessions, overseeing the work of invigilator... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Full Time – 35 Hours per Week Salary: £24,479 gross per annum Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months Location: Swanwick, Hampshire, SO31 7AY with hybrid working available Our client is shaping a wilder future for their counties – protecting special places, restoring habitats and inspiring people to act for nature. As part of the UK’s fastest-growing movement for nature’s recovery, we lead with passion, integrity and bold thinking. Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas matter, and you can help create lasting change for wildlife and people. We are seeking a Trainee Assistant Training Officer to join our cause. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in outdoor education and training, supporting the delivery of accredited courses such as Forest School Level 2 and Level 3, INSET training for schools, and Wild Beach courses. Working closely with our experienced training team, you will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of high-quality training programs that inspire and empower participants to connect with nature. This role sits within the Advocacy and Engagement team and will work with others in the team and across the Trust to help build Team Wilder as a key strand of our client's strategy. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting the delivery of accredited training programmes, including Forest School Levels 2 & 3, INSET and Wild Beach courses., • Assisting trainers with course preparation, site setup and hands-on learning activities, • Providing excellent customer service, supporting participants with bookings, queries and their learning journey., • Helping coordinate training logistics, including resources, scheduling and communications., • Ensuring training is delivered in line with health & safety, safeguarding and risk assessments., • You are an enthusiastic and reliable outdoor educator with a growing foundation in Forest School or Wild Beach delivery and experience working with schools or community groups. You bring a sound understanding of health and safety and safeguarding, have the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, and enjoy working both as part of a close-knit, fast-paced team and independently using your own initiative., • With a genuine passion for wildlife conservation and outdoor learning, you are keen to develop your skills, work outdoors in all weather, and engage adults and children in an inclusive, friendly, and professional way. Disability Confident. We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. You can request adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by contacting us. To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme you must: We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs), free parking at our sites and more. Closing date: 23 February 2026 Interviews: 11 March 2026 To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Person Specification below. Please note that we may occasionally close vacancies early when we have received enough applications that meet the required criteria. Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in East Anglia in their search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management. This will be an initial 6 month contract with possible scope to extend. We are looking for an experienced Planning professional with recent local authority experience and the ability to hit the ground running. We are looking for a candidate with experience of dealing with a range of applications, including Complex Minor applications to small scale Major applications (Majority being Residential). Our client is willing to offer a flexible working situation, with an expectation of on-site and office presence weekly or fortnightly. Interviews are due to take place imminently, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch at your earliest convenience to discuss. It would be beneficial to have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in town planning and be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Carrington West Pay Rate - £45per/hour (Dependant on the experience) Job Ref - 63472 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 permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Senior Planning Policy Officer- London Job Ref - 63794 12 month initial contract Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this London based client with their search for an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer. This is a contract position paying around £40 to £50 per hour inside IR35. We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come from a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan. You will be an experienced and motivated Planner who is degree and preferably masters qualified. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills. If you are keen to discuss this position in more detail please do not hesitate to call Liam Shea - Town Planning Recruitment Specialist on 02393 876079 or apply here. If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on 02393 876079, we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Southwest of England in the search for a Principal Planning Officer; this will be offered on an initial 12-month basis. The successful candidate must have a track record of working on large scale major applications for a local authority Development Management team. We are looking for an experienced officer to progress major planning applications; you must have significant post qualification experience delivering development management solutions for new developments. The role will focus on large scale strategic applications. Although not mandatory, experience across greenfield sites, reserved matters, town conversions into flats and HMOs, mixed use schemes (Rural and Urban) and greenbelt sites would be beneficial - Further details available. The contract offered is for an initial 12-month duration with the potential to extend, the council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements. A comprehensive working knowledge and experience of Development Management is essential. It would be beneficial to hold a Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, although this is not mandatory. Carrington West Pay Rate - £60per/hour (Higher rates available subject to experience) Job Ref - 63707 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 permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join their Town Planning department on an initial 3-month contract. We are looking for a Planning Enforcement Officer to focus on case investigation of potential breaches of planning control to ensure a high quality built and natural environment can be maintained. You will need to liaise with members of the public, draft reports and notices as required on planning enforcement investigations and you may be required to represent the Council on enforcement related appeals/ court proceedings. The Experience You Will Bring: ·Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people ·Proven ability to give sound planning enforcement advice and guidance ·Excellent ability to reason, process information, be curious, ask questions and analyse potential outcomes to make timely and effective decisions ·The ability to work independently, but as part of a high performing team ·Excellent organisational skills ·Tenacity and a problem-solving mindset; and the ability to adapt to change and use initiative To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked as a Planning Enforcement Officer in a local authority planning department. All applicants must have a full clean driving license and access to own vehicle. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering hybrid working arrangements with a weekly office presence required. Carrington West Pay Rate - £40per/hour Job Ref - 63652 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 permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the South East in the search for an experienced S106 Officer to join their town planning department on an initial 12 month contract, remote working offered. The suitable candidate will need to have experience monitoring section 106 agreements and planning obligations. Experience calculating commuted sums, raising invoices, and reporting on S106 obligations would be ideal. To apply for this roles, it is essential that you have in-depth experience of Planning work in a Local Planning Authority or equivalent experience of monitoring processes particularly in relation to developments or legal agreements. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. Carrington West Pay Rate - £35per/hour (Depending on experience) Job Ref - 63482 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 permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the South East in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management. This will be an initial 6-month contract with possible scope to extend. We are looking for an experienced Planning professional with recent local authority experience and the ability to hit the ground running. We are looking for a candidate to deal with a range of major applications, including both major housing and non-housing applications. Our client is willing to offer a flexible working situation, with an expectation of on-site and office presence once a week or fortnightly. Interviews are due to take place imminently, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch at your earliest convenience to discuss. It would be beneficial to have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in town planning and be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Carrington West Pay Rate - £55per/hour (Dependant on the experience) Job Ref - 63971 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 permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

DM Town Planning Officer London £27-33 p/hour Job Ref - 62915 My client is looking to source a DM Town Planning Officer on an initial 3-month contract. To be successful in applying for this role you will need experience of dealing with householder applications, certificates of lawfulness, small minors, and pre-app advice. You will need to have experience in a similar position and be motivated, technically knowledgeable, and have a strong customer service ethos. You will be required to have some knowledge and experience of working within a council planning team as you will be expected to hit the ground running. In return, the council are offering agile working arrangements and can be flexible about workplace location and hours. 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) We are looking to arrange interviews as soon as possible with the view to schedule a start date within the next 2-4 weeks, so please do not hesitate to apply or get in contact for a further discussion. Carrington West Pay Rate - £27 to £33per/hour Please call Jake Herrington on 02393 876015 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 wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other unadvertised roles with you.

Principal Planning Officer (Major Apps) London £60-62 per hour Initial 3-Month Contract (likely to extend for up to 12 months) Job Ref - 61389 My Local Authority Client in London is looking to source an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team, focusing on strategic applications and Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) cases. The Role: This is a senior-level role where you will be managing complex and high-profile strategic planning applications, including PPA cases, often involving significant stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental collaboration. You must have a strong track record of handling large-scale or sensitive applications and be confident in negotiating with applicants and agents at a senior level. Experience working within a London Borough and on urban regeneration or major mixed-use schemes is highly desirable. Ideally, the successful candidate will attend the office on a weekly basis, but flexibility may be available for the right person. My client is looking to secure someone quickly, so please don't hesitate to get in touch if this sounds of interest. For a confidential discussion, please call Jake Herrington on 02393 876015,or email: or contact our Planning Team directly: Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supports clients UK-wide on both a permanent and contract basis across all levels of seniority. If this role isn't quite right but you're open to hearing about other opportunities, we'd still love to hear from you - many of our roles are not advertised.

It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position. To deal effectively and efficiently with general enquiries, pre-applications, planning applications and planning appeals ensuring cases are managed and

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the South East of England in their search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join their Town Planning department. This is a 6-month temporary opportunity for a Principal Planning Officer who has experience in plan-making and good planning policy knowledge. The council are working through Regulation 19 of their local plan and are seeking candidates with examination experience. Please note this role is offered on a hybrid working basis. Accountabilities Undertaking complex work in relation to the preparation of the Castle Point Plan including: ·Reviewing and interpreting complex evidence base documents and formulating policies that respond to the outcomes of that evidence. ·Undertaking analysis of data and information to create evidence to support plan making and decision taking. This includes statutory reporting. ·Advising members of the options and challenges they need to address through the Castle Point Plan and incorporating their feedback into policies. ·Drafting of policies and their justification. ·Drafting planning guidance. ·Reviewing engagement outcomes and adjusting policies to reflect those outcomes. The Experience You Will Bring ·Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute ·Degree level relevant qualification ·Knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and regulations with reference to local government and district councils ·Previous experience of producing Local Plans ·Strong organisation and communication skills Interviews are due to take place imminently, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch at your earliest convenience to discuss. It would be beneficial to have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in town planning and be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Carrington West Pay Rate - £60per/hour (Dependant on the experience) Job Ref - 64058 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 permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the south west of England in the search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer (Seniors also considered); this will be offered on an initial 6 month contract basis. The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture. You will work with relevant officers both within the service, and across the Council and our partners, on a range of professional activities and projects, in line with service priorities and the Council's Corporate Plan. The purpose of this role is to support the operational needs and delivery outcomes of the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure team. Key activities: ·To assist with the preparation of the Local Plan and other planning policy documents dealing with specific areas, topics or Neighbourhoods. ·Contribute to topic papers, planning briefs and other material required as part of corporate policy development. ·To contribute to the necessary programme of survey, analysis, and policy generation associated with the preparation of planning policies. ·To assist with public participation exercises. ·To contribute to the monitoring of the development of the Borough and Neighbourhoods and prepare related statistics. ·To give advice on the policy implications of planning applications. ·To lead on provision of advice on all transport projects and inputs into strategic consultations affecting the Borough, interpreting Government strategies It would be beneficial to hold a Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, although this is not mandatory. Carrington West Pay Rate - £50-£60per/hour (Depending on experience) Job Ref - 64021 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 permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

DM Planning Officer (x5) Buckinghamshire £39 per hour guide Initial 4 Month Contract Job Ref - 64029 My Local Authority Client in the Buckinghamshire is looking to source experienced planning officers across the council, offering up to 5 positions. The Role: Working Environment Hybrid working; initial office-based induction period. Site visits required across a mixture of locations - Driving preferred (Business Insurance needed). Key points: Managing a significant backlog of applications. High-volume, repetitive casework requiring efficient turnaround. Need for officers who can quickly integrate and work independently. Strong understanding of planning regulations, local plans, TCPA, and best practice. Ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines. Experience with Uniform and Idox systems desired. Local Authority experience desired. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills Please call Jake Herrington on 02393 876015 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 wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Working closely with our experienced training team, you will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of high-quality training programs that inspire and empower participants to connect with nature. We are seeking a Trainee Assistant Training Officer to join our cause. This role of

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Surrey £45-50 per hour guide Initial 3 Month Contract Job Ref - 62191 My Local Authority Client in Surrey is looking to source an experienced Planning Enforcement Specialist with experience of dealing with Gypsey & Traveller cases. This role is an additional resource to the current team due to an increase in workload, and the contract is offered on an initial 3-month basis, however it is likely to go on for some considerable time. Hybrid working offered, however office/site presence is needed/required dealing with planning reported breaches. Please call Jake Herrington on 02393 876015 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 wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Northamptonshire £44 per hour guide Initial 3 Month Contract Job Ref - 56987 My Local Authority Client in Hertfordshire is looking to source an experienced Planning Enforcement Specialist to join their Planning Department. The Role: ·Dealing with a varied, complex or contentious caseload of alleged breaches of planning control, including booking-in, carrying out site inspections, research, consultations, written communications and report writing, and the assessment of the case. Making appropriate recommendations in accordance with the policies of the Council under the direction of senior colleagues. This includes the drafting, reviewing, preparation and the service of statutory notices. ·Negotiating to secure compliance, mitigate planning harms or to improve development proposals. ·Providing advice and assistance to the public, complainants, alleged transgressors, and other stakeholders about actual and alleged breaches of planning control. The successful candidate must have previous Planning Enforcement experience within a UK local authority. Hybrid working offered, ideally a day in the office & site presence needed per week. Please call Jake Herrington on 02393 876015 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 wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Principal Planning Policy Officer Minerals & Waste South West £68 to £70 per hour guide Initial 3 Month Contract + view to extend Job Ref -63368 My Local Authority Client in the South West is looking to source an experienced Town Planner with experience in Mi

Senior Planning Officer Minerals & Waste East Midlands £50 per hour guide Initial 6 Month Contract Job Ref - 61552 My Local Authority Client in the East Midlands is looking to source an experienced Town Planner with experience of dealing Minerals & Waste Applications. The job role will be to determine applications for minerals and waste development for a collection of councils. This will include site visits as appropriate, giving pre-application advice and attending the respective planning committees of the authorities as necessary when an application goes before them. The job will also require the monitoring of existing permitted/operational minerals and waste sites in the three authorities and of any authorised development notified to us. In the case of the latter the job holder may need to initiate enforcement action. Experience in minerals and waste development management of significance will be required. Hybrid working, possibly fully remote accepted. Please call Jake Herrington on 02393 876015 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 wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

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Planning Officer Buckinghamshire £20. Assisting in planning appeals and the provision of professional planning advice as required. Contributing to the Planning and Environment Service objectives, ensuring the provision of an effective, consistent and high-quality planning development manage

Key Responsibilities: Leading the assessment and determination of major planning applications Coordinating with various stakeholders, including developers, architects, and local communities Providing expert advice on development management and planning policies Overseeing the preparation of reports

Key Responsibilities: Managing and processing major planning applications Conducting detailed assessments and providing expert advice on development proposals Ensuring compliance with planning policies and relevant legislation Producing comprehensive reports and recommendations for planning committ

If you’re a Principal Planning Officer with a background in Major Projects, this role could be a great option.

We are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to join our service. A relevant planning qualification. Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) — this is essential.

This role will support the council in managing a growing enforcement caseload, ensuring compliance with planning legislation and protecting residential amenity. Assess breaches of planning control and recommend appropriate action. Support appeals, prosecutions and planning inquiries where required.

Support preparation of pre-application and planning submissions. Prepare planning statements and reports.

Principal Planning Policy Officer. Principal Planning Policy Officer. This is a key role supporting the council’s response to housing need and national planning policy, working closely with development management, housing, regeneration and external stakeholders.

Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Tendring District Council to recruit a Planning Officer to cover a maternity leave commencing March 2026. Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a Local Planning Authority Development Management team. Membership or eligibility for membership of t

This role offers the opportunity to take the lead on complex and major planning applications while supporting junior officers and contributing to high-quality development management outcomes. Managing a caseload of major and complex planning applications. Presenting at planning committee where requi

The ideal candidate will have:Demonstrable experience in either Development Management, planning or enforcement practiceSignificant planning enforcement experience of handling complex planning enforcement cases and within tight deadlinesRelevant experience of representing a Local Planning Authority

Principal Officer - Planning and Caravan Licensing EnforcementLength of Contract: Fixed term for 12 monthsSalary Range: £44,075 - £49,282 per annumLocation: Horncastle / Hybrid workingApplication Deadline: 01 February 2026East Lindsey District Council is looking for an experienced leader to head u