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Salary: £47,620 - £53,310 per annum inclusive of all allowances
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Full-Time, 2 Years Fixed Term
Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of one of the world’s most iconic urban environments? The City of London Corporation is looking for a skilled and motivated Planning Officer to join our Development Division within the Planning and Development Team. The posts are Senior Planning Officer equivalent.

The Role

As a Planning Officer, you will work closely with the Assistant Director and Principal Planning Officers to deliver a high-quality, efficient and responsive development service. You will take responsibility for managing a wide range of planning applications and associated development matters, including pre-application discussions, negotiations on planning obligations and providing specialist advice.

This role will involve representing the Corporation in meetings with developers, agents and stakeholders. You will be instrumental in implementing planning policies, including the Local Plan, and upholding design standards that protect and enhance the unique character of the City.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, evaluate and negotiate planning applications and related development proposals.
• Provide expert advice on urban design, conservation, archaeology and listed buildings.
• Interpret and apply national and local planning policy in a City context.
• Represent the Corporation in pre- and post-application meetings and ensure high standards of development are met.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, professional reports, briefing notes and recommendations for committee and public engagement.
• Promote high-quality design and contribute to the preservation of the City’s built and natural heritage.
• Deliver excellent customer service in all dealings with applicants, agents, the public and Members.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning legislation and development trends affecting the City.

About You

You will be educated to degree level in town planning or a related field and be eligible for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or an equivalent professional body.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience negotiating development proposals, including large, complex and sensitive schemes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of planning legislation and development issues in London.
• The ability to deliver professional advice clearly and concisely, both in writing and in person.
• A commitment to high-quality design, sustainability and the City’s unique planning challenges.

Why Join Us?

The City of London Corporation offers a supportive working environment, ongoing professional development and the chance to work on some of the UK’s most high-profile development projects. You will be contributing to the future of a globally important financial and cultural centre with a distinctive character and complex planning landscape.

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Closing date: Noon on Friday 18th July 2025

To apply online please click the Apply online button below.  

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV655 if you experience any difficulties.  A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732. 

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. 

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