Senior Planning Officer (major applications) North Herts

Senior Planning Officer (major applications) North Herts

North Herts Council

Temporary, Full Time

£50.00 - £55.00 per hour (umbrella)

Location: Letchworth Garden City

Closing Date: 5th June 2026

The Opportunity

A great opportunity has arisen at North Herts Council for a Senior Planning Officer (Major Projects) to join the department on a 6-month temporary basis, with the requirement to be in the office twice a week (Monday and Wednesday). Please note this role can be offered on a full and part time (29 hours) basis.

It is an exciting time at North Hertfordshire Council within Development Management. The Council an adopted Local Plan within which are several significant major sites, including two significant new neighbourhoods of more than 2,000 homes. You will manage your own caseload, sites of 50+ homes and other significant development proposals and contribute to the delivery of the two significant new neighbourhoods within a team of planning professionals and specialist advisors.

Key responsibilities

You will manage your own caseload, sites of 50+ homes and other significant development proposals and contribute to the delivery of the two significant new neighbourhoods within a team of planning professionals and specialist advisors.

This is an ideal opportunity for career development within a friendly and supportive team. The Major Projects team is set within a large planning department, dealing with a range of applications in a busy, cross District Development Management team and would be ideal for planning professionals looking to take the next step in their career.

Please note this post is subject political restrictions.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Experience of master planning and its relationship with Development Management processes
• Experience of Design Codes (interpretation and application; negotiation of developer-led and application of Council-led)
• Experience negotiating, incepting and participating successfully in, Planning Performance Agreements
• Ability and experience presenting to planning control committee in evening committees, with desirable experience engaging members (ward and planning control committee members) in application through member briefings or ward member meetings
• Experience preparing committee reports for major projects navigating Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations

About Us

North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.

Why work with us

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.

If you want to know more about the responsibilities, benefits, or anything else about this great opportunity, or if you’d like to request a copy of the full job profile, please email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk