Planning Officer Temporary Contract Job Details Client: The Royal Borough of Greenwich Service Area: Strategic Development Team Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 Start Date: 26 April 2026 End Date: 24 October 2026 Location Office Base: The Woolwich Centre Wellington Street Woolwich SE18 6HQ Pay PAYE Rate:£22.25 per hour Job Overview The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a Planning Officer to join the Strategic Development Team. This role will be predominantly focused on the discharge of conditions and obligations associated with large-scale strategic and major planning applications, as well as amendments through Section 96A and Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act. The role will also involve providing pre-application advice to developers in line with adopted and emerging policy and guidance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build further experience in major projects, with potential progression to managing major applications in their own right. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires recent development management experience within the UK planning system. You must have experience dealing with planning applications, conditions, obligations, Section 96A / Section 73 amendments or pre-application planning work. Candidates without relevant planning casework experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Manage the discharge of conditions and obligations linked to major and strategic planning applications Process amendments under Section 96A and Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act Provide pre-application advice to developers in accordance with policy and guidance Examine and evaluate planning applications and related submissions Assess proposals against adopted and emerging planning policy Liaise with officers across the council on matters arising from planning applications Prepare reports, recommendations and planning advice as required Respond to enquiries from developers, the public and other stakeholders Contribute to wider development management and planning service work. Essential Experience & Skills At least 2 years' experience in a development management role Good understanding of the UK planning system Educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related subject , or equivalent relevant planning experience Experience dealing with planning applications and associated casework Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to assess planning proposals against policy and guidance Ability to manage workload and deadlines effectively Good stakeholder communication skills, including with developers and colleagues. Additional Information For the right candidate, there may be future opportunity to progress to becoming the case officer for major applications in their own right. RQ
May 01, 2026
Seasonal
Planning Officer Temporary Contract Job Details Client: The Royal Borough of Greenwich Service Area: Strategic Development Team Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 Start Date: 26 April 2026 End Date: 24 October 2026 Location Office Base: The Woolwich Centre Wellington Street Woolwich SE18 6HQ Pay PAYE Rate:£22.25 per hour Job Overview The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a Planning Officer to join the Strategic Development Team. This role will be predominantly focused on the discharge of conditions and obligations associated with large-scale strategic and major planning applications, as well as amendments through Section 96A and Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act. The role will also involve providing pre-application advice to developers in line with adopted and emerging policy and guidance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build further experience in major projects, with potential progression to managing major applications in their own right. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires recent development management experience within the UK planning system. You must have experience dealing with planning applications, conditions, obligations, Section 96A / Section 73 amendments or pre-application planning work. Candidates without relevant planning casework experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Manage the discharge of conditions and obligations linked to major and strategic planning applications Process amendments under Section 96A and Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act Provide pre-application advice to developers in accordance with policy and guidance Examine and evaluate planning applications and related submissions Assess proposals against adopted and emerging planning policy Liaise with officers across the council on matters arising from planning applications Prepare reports, recommendations and planning advice as required Respond to enquiries from developers, the public and other stakeholders Contribute to wider development management and planning service work. Essential Experience & Skills At least 2 years' experience in a development management role Good understanding of the UK planning system Educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related subject , or equivalent relevant planning experience Experience dealing with planning applications and associated casework Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to assess planning proposals against policy and guidance Ability to manage workload and deadlines effectively Good stakeholder communication skills, including with developers and colleagues. Additional Information For the right candidate, there may be future opportunity to progress to becoming the case officer for major applications in their own right. RQ
Housing Allocations Officer (Level 6) Temporary Contract Job Details Slough Borough Council Service Area: Regeneration, Housing and Environment Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: 18 May 2026 Duration: 17 weeks Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office Location Office Base: 25 Windsor Road Slough Berkshire SL1 2EJ Pay PAYE Rate: £19.32 per hour Job Overview Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Allocations Officer to join the Housing Allocations team. This role will provide a housing register, needs assessment and allocations service, ensuring the legality and suitability of social housing allocations and helping the council meet statutory requirements, performance indicators and lettings targets. The successful candidate will manage housing applications, maintain accurate housing register records, verify applicant circumstances, carry out home visits and support the effective delivery of a customer-focused housing allocations service. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires direct housing allocations experience , including knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation , housing register assessments and the application of allocations policy. You must also be able to carry out home visits and hold a full UK driving licence with access to a car for work . Candidates without relevant allocations / housing register experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Undertake eligibility assessments for potential tenants accessing the housing register Ensure allocations are lawful, suitable and in line with policy Deliver a comprehensive, customer-focused housing allocations service Maintain accurate records of the voids and lettings process and update the housing register using the integrated housing management system Run performance reports and carry out regular data reconciliation Manage social housing applications, including complex cases Apply law and policy appropriately to reach lawful and defensible decisions Liaise with housing needs colleagues on acute cases and with investigation teams where fraud is suspected Provide information to new tenants about properties and services available Liaise with tenancy management colleagues to support efficient sign-up processes Undertake home visits to shortlisted applicants to verify eligibility and circumstances Identify service improvements and support development of the allocations service Essential Experience & Skills Experience in a pressurised customer service environment working with vulnerable customers Experience maintaining computerised information management systems Experience handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately Experience giving accurate information clearly in writing and verbally Knowledge of current housing, immigration and related legislation , including relevant Housing and Homelessness Acts Knowledge of repairs issues affecting required property standards Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, especially lone working Knowledge of data protection legislation relating to customer records Ability to carry out home visits to verify housing applications Ability to understand and apply complex legislation fairly and accurately Strong communication, record keeping and data analysis skills Good organisational and time management skills Experience using Microsoft Office and databases Educated to A Level or equivalent with good numeracy and literacy Full UK driving licence with own car available for work Desirable Evidence of continuous professional development NVQ Business Administration Level 3, BTEC, relevant housing qualification or equivalent Disclaimer On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.
Apr 30, 2026
Seasonal
Housing Allocations Officer (Level 6) Temporary Contract Job Details Slough Borough Council Service Area: Regeneration, Housing and Environment Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: 18 May 2026 Duration: 17 weeks Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office Location Office Base: 25 Windsor Road Slough Berkshire SL1 2EJ Pay PAYE Rate: £19.32 per hour Job Overview Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Allocations Officer to join the Housing Allocations team. This role will provide a housing register, needs assessment and allocations service, ensuring the legality and suitability of social housing allocations and helping the council meet statutory requirements, performance indicators and lettings targets. The successful candidate will manage housing applications, maintain accurate housing register records, verify applicant circumstances, carry out home visits and support the effective delivery of a customer-focused housing allocations service. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires direct housing allocations experience , including knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation , housing register assessments and the application of allocations policy. You must also be able to carry out home visits and hold a full UK driving licence with access to a car for work . Candidates without relevant allocations / housing register experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Undertake eligibility assessments for potential tenants accessing the housing register Ensure allocations are lawful, suitable and in line with policy Deliver a comprehensive, customer-focused housing allocations service Maintain accurate records of the voids and lettings process and update the housing register using the integrated housing management system Run performance reports and carry out regular data reconciliation Manage social housing applications, including complex cases Apply law and policy appropriately to reach lawful and defensible decisions Liaise with housing needs colleagues on acute cases and with investigation teams where fraud is suspected Provide information to new tenants about properties and services available Liaise with tenancy management colleagues to support efficient sign-up processes Undertake home visits to shortlisted applicants to verify eligibility and circumstances Identify service improvements and support development of the allocations service Essential Experience & Skills Experience in a pressurised customer service environment working with vulnerable customers Experience maintaining computerised information management systems Experience handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately Experience giving accurate information clearly in writing and verbally Knowledge of current housing, immigration and related legislation , including relevant Housing and Homelessness Acts Knowledge of repairs issues affecting required property standards Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, especially lone working Knowledge of data protection legislation relating to customer records Ability to carry out home visits to verify housing applications Ability to understand and apply complex legislation fairly and accurately Strong communication, record keeping and data analysis skills Good organisational and time management skills Experience using Microsoft Office and databases Educated to A Level or equivalent with good numeracy and literacy Full UK driving licence with own car available for work Desirable Evidence of continuous professional development NVQ Business Administration Level 3, BTEC, relevant housing qualification or equivalent Disclaimer On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.
Highways Inspector (BR9) Temporary Contract Job Details Client: Bromley Council Service Area: Place > Environment & Public Protection Hours: 7.5 hours per day Start Date: 11 May 2026 Duration: 125 days Working Pattern: Mainly remote, working across assigned inspection areas, with occasional office meetings Location Office Base: Churchill Court 2 Westmoreland Road Bromley Kent BR1 1AS Pay PAYE Rate: £19.01 per hour Job Overview Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Highways Inspector to support the Highways team by providing inspection, monitoring and public liaison services across the borough's highway network. The role will focus on carrying out visual inspections of highway assets, identifying defects, raising works orders with contractors, issuing defect notices to utility companies and managing enquiries through to completion. This is a practical highways role suited to someone with inspection experience, good knowledge of highway defects and strong customer communication skills. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires direct highways inspection experience and the ability to identify defects across the highway network and raise appropriate repair actions. Candidates without relevant highways inspection / highways maintenance experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Carry out visual inspections of highway assets across assigned areas Identify defects and determine appropriate action Raise works orders with council contractors for repairs Issue defect notices to utility companies where required Monitor raised works through to completion Manage customer enquiries related to highway defects and repairs Update systems and website comments to keep customers informed Provide public liaison support in relation to the borough's highway network Support the wider Highways team with inspection and monitoring duties Essential Experience & Skills Experience in highways inspection, highways maintenance or similar highways operations work Ability to identify highway defects and assess repair needs Experience raising repair orders or defect notices Experience dealing with customer enquiries and public-facing service issues Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage work independently across assigned geographic areas Good IT skills for updating systems and customer records Additional Information This role is being filled to meet an immediate vacancy and may lead to permanent recruitment if the placement works out. Disclaimer On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.
Apr 30, 2026
Seasonal
Highways Inspector (BR9) Temporary Contract Job Details Client: Bromley Council Service Area: Place > Environment & Public Protection Hours: 7.5 hours per day Start Date: 11 May 2026 Duration: 125 days Working Pattern: Mainly remote, working across assigned inspection areas, with occasional office meetings Location Office Base: Churchill Court 2 Westmoreland Road Bromley Kent BR1 1AS Pay PAYE Rate: £19.01 per hour Job Overview Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Highways Inspector to support the Highways team by providing inspection, monitoring and public liaison services across the borough's highway network. The role will focus on carrying out visual inspections of highway assets, identifying defects, raising works orders with contractors, issuing defect notices to utility companies and managing enquiries through to completion. This is a practical highways role suited to someone with inspection experience, good knowledge of highway defects and strong customer communication skills. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires direct highways inspection experience and the ability to identify defects across the highway network and raise appropriate repair actions. Candidates without relevant highways inspection / highways maintenance experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Carry out visual inspections of highway assets across assigned areas Identify defects and determine appropriate action Raise works orders with council contractors for repairs Issue defect notices to utility companies where required Monitor raised works through to completion Manage customer enquiries related to highway defects and repairs Update systems and website comments to keep customers informed Provide public liaison support in relation to the borough's highway network Support the wider Highways team with inspection and monitoring duties Essential Experience & Skills Experience in highways inspection, highways maintenance or similar highways operations work Ability to identify highway defects and assess repair needs Experience raising repair orders or defect notices Experience dealing with customer enquiries and public-facing service issues Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage work independently across assigned geographic areas Good IT skills for updating systems and customer records Additional Information This role is being filled to meet an immediate vacancy and may lead to permanent recruitment if the placement works out. Disclaimer On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.
