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Principal Planning Officer needed in Somerset This is a temporary contract initially paying £41.54ph PAYE The reference number is: OR25513 The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an efficient and customer focused planning service, taking responsibility for assessing and processing a varied caseload of planning applications in line with national and local policy. They will undertake site visits, prepare clear and balanced officer reports, engage confidently with applicants, agents, councillors and residents, and provide accurate professional advice throughout the planning process. The post holder will be organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines effectively while contributing positively to the wider objectives of the planning team. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. 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. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Planning Officer in Taunton, UK for a temporary contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for effectively assessing and processing planning applications, conducting site visits, and delivering professional advice. They should be organised and proactive, managing deadlines while contributing to the objectives of the planning team. The role offers a pay rate of £41.54 per hour. Interested applicants should apply with their CV, referencing the position.

Job Title: Principal Planning Officer Salary Range: From £48,873-£59,220 Depending on Skills and Experience Permanent, Full Time Wandsworth, UK Objective of role Wandsworth's planning service is busy, forward looking and committed to delivering high quality design, sustainable growth and positive outcomes for local communities and historic built environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Principal planner looking to further develop their career within a high performing inner London authority. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Strategic Development Team in the Planning Service of the Growth & Place Directorate at Wandsworth Borough Council. You will work within this highly regarded team with a variety of high profile planning work in the Battersea Nine Elms Opportunity Area. Ongoing developments include the Battersea Power Station site, the New Covent Garden sites and many other schemes. The Team also covers large-scale sites regeneration projects in the York Road/Winstanley Estate near at Clapham Junction and the Alton Estate in Roehampton. About the role You'll Be: Managing a caseload of complex and controversial planning applications shaping a major reservoir of London's housing needs Leading on pre application discussions and negotiations with applicants and agents Negotiating effectively on schemes, section 106 agreements and Planning Performance Agreements Preparing high quality reports and presenting recommendations to Planning Committee Working closely with internal colleagues, Members, local communities and external stakeholders Contributing to a responsive, customer focused planning service that meets agreed timeframes Representing the Council in planning appeals (although infrequent occurrence) Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A degree in planning or a related discipline, with RTPI membership or eligibility for full membership Demonstrable experience of managing complex and controversial planning applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and public speaking The ability to lead on negotiates effectively and make sound planning judgements under pressure A collaborative approach, with the ability to work positively across teams and disciplines The role would provide an opportunity to make a difference in shaping the environment and place-making in Nine Elms and to advance career development Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Monday 11th May (23:59) Shortlisting - W/C 18th May Interviews - TBC We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received.Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic, multi-disciplinary team at the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) as one of the Principal Researcher and Evaluation Officers. This is a key role within the CSA Centre, central to our ambition to develop, understand and embed evidence-informed improvements in the response to child sexual abuse. About the role: The CSA Centre aims to inform and improve policy and practice at local and national levels by identifying, generating and sharing high quality evidence on what works to prevent and tackle child sexual abuse, and our extensive research, evaluation and monitoring activity is central to that mission. As Principal Research and Evaluation Officers, you will lead a programme of research and evaluation, working closely with other research and evaluation colleagues and our team of multi-agency Practice Improvement Advisers. This is a unique opportunity to develop and deliver programmes of research and evaluation that support sustainable improvements to knowledge, understanding and practice, driving real change in the response to child sexual abuse across England and Wales. We are looking for an experienced professional with strong skills in designing, planning and managing research and evaluation projects, in the field of child sexual abuse, or related field. You should be confident using a range of methodologies, including relevant specialist research and data analysis software and analytical approaches, and able to present findings clearly for different audiences. We particularly welcome applications from researchers/evaluators with strong quantitative skills and experience working with large datasets or administrative data. Experience in statistical analysis, data linkage, advanced modelling or applied quantitative evaluation would be an advantage. You will oversee multiple projects at any given time, ensuring effective planning, prioritisation and timely delivery. The role involves working with internal teams, external stakeholders and where appropriate commissioned research partners. You will contribute to high quality publications, guidance and resources, and support colleagues to embed evidence into practice and organisational learning. As a Principal Research and Evaluation Officer, you will play a key role helping to prevent and tackle child sexual abuse alongside the work of our colleagues across practice, policy, communications and training. This is important work - the CSA Centre conservatively estimates that one in ten children will experience some form of child sexual abuse before age of 16, and our ambitious programmes seek to improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of professionals (social workers, teachers, social workers, doctors etc.) in identifying and responding to child sexual abuse. CSA Centre roles are currently funded until 31 March 2027, in line with our current grant funding arrangements. This will be reviewed in late 2026, as future funding for the CSA Centre from 2027/28 onwards is confirmed. About us We are the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre). Our aim is to reduce the impact of child sexual abuse through improved prevention and better response. To tackle child sexual abuse we must better understand its causes, scope, scale and impact. Established since 2017, we are a multi-disciplinary team that is funded by the Home Office, hosted by Barnardo's and we work closely with key partners from academic institutions, local authorities, health, education, police and the voluntary sector. We're proudly independent and our team will challenge any barriers, assumptions, taboos and ways of working that prevent us from increasing our understanding and improving our approach to child sexual abuse. We bring about change by: Collating and analysing existing research, policy, practice and the real experiences of those affected, and filling the gaps we identify with new research, insights and analysis; Using that evidence and insight to challenge and improve existing policy and practice, develop new approaches and increase everyone's knowledge and confidence to more effectively tackle the issue. This role is home based with regular travel required, usually to London. Salary: The CSA Centre acknowledges that tackling child sexual abuse can feel challenging but is incredibly rewarding and positive when making a difference. Our open working environment ensures that there is support for all employees, across the team and with access to a therapist, if needed. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of this further. We believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements. The CSA Centre is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from disabled candidates and candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented at the CSA Centre. When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values . We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women . click apply for full job details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Transport Planner to join our Area Strategy and Scheme Development team at Hampshire County Council. You'll lead the development of transport strategies and the delivery of complex transport schemes for a defined area of Hampshire, supporting sustainable growth, improving connectivity and enhancing local places. Working closely with district councils, local stakeholders and elected Members, you'll play a key role in shaping transport outcomes at an area level and ensuring local priorities are reflected in scheme development and delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work on high profile area based projects, manage significant programmes of work and contribute to the wider objectives of Hampshire County Council's Local Transport Plan. If you're an experienced transport planner looking to progress your career in a supportive and forward thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you. The Role: Within this role you will be the transport planning lead for one or more districts in Hampshire and will be responsible for drafting local area or district wide transport strategies, and being client manager (sponsor) for a range of transport schemes which on an annual basis could be in excess of ten schemes per annum with value ranges of £100k to £10m. You will oversee the optioneering and early development of transport schemes including feasibility studies through commissioning street designers and transport consultants when required. You will client and oversee a broad range of transport studies and schemes including place-making, active travel, bus priority, healthy streets schemes, public realm improvements, moving traffic enforcement initiatives and parking, new micro mobility schemes, road safety and traffic management schemes and highway capacity enhancement schemes. You will do so within the Local Transport Plan (LTP4) Framework having regard to the Road User Utility, Movement and Place and Healthy Streets Frameworks. You should have proven project and programme management skills and experience of developing transport strategies and/or delivering physical infrastructure improvement to roads and streets. We are looking for people who want to join us to make the vision set out in our Local Transport Plan a reality and who truly understand how what we do to the physical places we manage can enhance people's lives. You will work within the Area Strategy and Scheme Development team within Integrated Transport. The team has around 20 members and works on the development of approximately 100 studies, strategies and schemes per year with an annual budget of £5m per year. The total capital value of transport schemes in development is currently over £200m. Note: There are two Principal Transport Planner positions available. What you'll do: Lead the development of local and area based transport strategies in line with Hampshire County Council's Local Transport Plan 4. Act as a key point of contact for district councils, partners and stakeholders, providing professional transport planning advice and guidance. Client and project manage transport studies and improvement schemes from early concept through to delivery, in line with Government guidance and best practice. Manage multi disciplinary project teams, including external consultants, ensuring work is delivered to programme and budget. Oversee financial and programme management for projects within your remit, including monitoring progress and managing risks. Contribute to the identification and development of schemes for inclusion in the Capital Programme and the preparation of funding bids. Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for senior officers, Councillors and decision making bodies. Lead and support engagement and consultation activities, working collaboratively with communities and stakeholders. What we're looking for: Substantial experience in transport planning, including the development of transport strategies, studies or infrastructure schemes. Proven project and programme management skills, with experience of managing budgets, timescales and multiple workstreams. Strong knowledge across a range of transport planning functions, including funding, business cases and scheme development processes. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders, partners and elected Members. A proactive, organised and self motivated approach, with the ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities. An understanding of the political and legislative context in which local authority transport planning operates. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline, with professional membership desirable

Principal Planning Policy Officer - Planning South West £50-55p/h Initial 12-month contract Job Ref - 65185 This role will help support the local plan. Housing policy experience would be helpful but not essential. Role Specific Hybrid working 37 hours per week Hourly rate - approx. £55 per hour Local Authority experience. Carrington West Pay Rate - up to £55ph Please call Jayden Papy on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) 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 / Principal Planner Location: Knutsford Working Pattern: Hybrid Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 plus benefits Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a specialist countryside planning consultancy in Cheshire with the appointment of a Senior / Principal Planner. This consultancy is recognised for delivering high-quality, well-reasoned planning advice underpinned by strong practical understanding and professional judgement. The Opportunity The Senior / Principal Planner will work across a diverse portfolio of countryside and rural planning projects, including: Rural diversification and farm business developments Estate planning and long-term land strategies Planning appeals, certificates and enforcement matters Complex countryside planning challenges Residential developments of up to 100 dwellings Commercial greenfield developments of up to 25 acres The consultancy places clear emphasis on quality over volume, focusing on meaningful outcomes that support clients, rural businesses and communities. The Role The Senior / Principal Planner will take ownership of projects from initial enquiry through to determination, with responsibilities including: Leading planning projects end-to-end Developing clear, robust planning strategies Explaining complex planning issues in a practical and accessible way Preparing high-quality planning applications and supporting documents Managing discussions with planning officers and external consultants Working directly with clients on matters of personal and commercial importance Contributing to a collaborative team structure that supports quality and wellbeing About You This role is suited to a Senior / Principal Planner who demonstrates: Strong professional judgement and decision-making ability Clear written and verbal communication skills Emotional intelligence and client-focused thinking Confidence in taking responsibility for work A practical, grounded approach to planning A purely rural background is not essential. MRTPI, RICS or equivalent experience is desirable but not mandatory where capability and professional maturity can be demonstrated. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working and flexibility High levels of autonomy with structured support A varied and engaging workload Long-term progression opportunities for the right Senior / Principal Planner Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Job Title: Principal Development Management Officer Job Title:Salary: 58,000 - 65,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Barking, London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in the appointment of an experienced Principal Development Management Officer to join a high-performing and fast-paced Development Management Team in one of London's most significant growth areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially aware planning professional to contribute to a forward-thinking service recognised for delivering best-in-class performance. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, exceptional organisational skills, and a proactive, solutions-led approach, alongside a clear commitment to high-quality customer service. The Role Working within the Development Management function, you will play a key leadership role in delivering complex and high-profile planning projects. You will collaborate closely with senior colleagues across planning, transport, infrastructure, and design functions, as well as elected members and key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead on a wide range of Development Management and Spatial Planning projects, including pre-application advice, planning applications, and appeals Manage complex major and strategic applications of regional and national significance Represent the organisation at hearings, public inquiries, and examinations Prepare and present high-quality reports and briefings to committees, elected members, and senior stakeholders Undertake robust planning assessments in line with the Local Plan, regional strategies, and national policy frameworks Manage a complex personal caseload while supporting workload distribution across the team Supervise and mentor junior staff, contributing to team development and performance Engage with developers, stakeholders, and the wider community to support high-quality development outcomes Provide expert advice on conservation, listed buildings, ecology, and tree preservation matters Deliver professional guidance to the public and stakeholders, including in challenging or sensitive situations About the Team The Planning function has undergone significant transformation, with a focus on delivering a commercially aware, efficient, and customer-focused service. The team operates in a dynamic environment, supporting ambitious regeneration and growth objectives. Candidate Requirements Essential Experience & Knowledge Degree in Town Planning (or related discipline) with eligibility for professional membership (e.g. RTPI), or working towards accreditation Strong working knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and practice Proven experience handling complex planning applications and major developments Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff Demonstrable ability to innovate and improve service delivery Understanding of how legislative and policy changes impact planning services Experience working in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities Strong IT skills, including use of standard office and planning systems Additional Information Competitive salary and benefits package, including 30 days annual leave and pension Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of two office days per week Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Principal Planning Officer London £45 to £50 per hour Initial 3 Month Contract Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in London with their search for a Principal Town Planning Officer to join their DM Team on initial 3-month Contract. The candidate must be experienced in drafting, negotiating and securing, and implementing, planning performance agreements. This will be a key element of the role to provide additional capacity in the Planning Service. Interview Process: MS Teams Interview Working Hours: 35 hours p/w Working conditions: Flexible working, likely to be predominantly remote but will be required to go to office for training, meetings and, if necessary, site visits at least twice per week. IT will be provided Carrington West are willing to offer £45 to £50 per hour for this position. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Liam Shea on (phone number removed). If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.

Principal Planning Officer - Development Management Hybrid Working (flexible office attendance) £50-55 p/h (guide rate) 3 Month Rolling Contract Job Ref - 65639 An opportunity for an experienced Principal Planning Officer in Development Management to shape and influence the future growth of the Council's area by managing high-profile and complex residential and commercial development schemes. The role involves providing expert advice to Members and stakeholders, mentoring junior officers, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives. Key responsibilities: Manage major residential and commercial development applications Apply planning legislation, policy, and best practice to proposals Coordinate technical reports and undertake site visits Liaise with internal teams, stakeholders, and partner agencies Negotiate S106 agreements, mitigation, and financial contributions Prepare committee reports and support planning appeals Advise senior leadership and support Enforcement Officers Communicate complex issues clearly to varied audiences Requirements: Extensive experience in Development Management of major/complex developments Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and practice Proven negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to mentor junior staff and drive service improvements Confident presenting cases to committees and senior leadership Flexible hybrid working available to suit candidate availability. Please call Jake Herrington on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis at all levels of seniority. If this role is not quite right, feel free to get in touch to discuss other opportunities.

Principal Planning Officer NSIP - Planning - Fully remote! West midlands £50-65p/h Initial 2 year contract Job Ref - 65744 The client is looking for someone to look after an NSIP project. This is a solar scheme involving solar panels, battery storage, and a cable run, and which extends across the administrative areas of 5 authorities (3 District/Boroughs and 2 Counties). Role Specific Fully remote 37 hours per week Hourly rate - approx. £65 per hour Local Authority experience. Carrington West Pay Rate - up to £65ph Please call Jayden Papy on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) 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.

Grants Officer undertake initial grant surveys to determine eligibility for grant and completed Property Condition Schedule, which will comprehensively identify repairs/improvement, required. Grants Officer advise members of the public on all aspects of the grants system. Grants Officer prepare schedules of work, plans/drawings and obtain estimates. Grants Officerprepare and submit the formal grant application for assessment including all estimates and other plans and documentation. Grants Officer undertake assessment of format grant applications including all estimates and other plans and documentation. To prepare and submit applications for Building Control and Planning permission and any other necessary approval as required. To carry out supervision of work throughout process including the submission of all claims for interim and final payments. To promote the Grants Agency Service and to identify suitable Block Repair Schemes. To develop Block Repair Schemes and provide a comprehensive agency service to applicants. To carry out inspections relating to applications for loans from the Council where required. To process grant applications from initial site survey through interim payments to final payment and at all times to act on behalf of the Principal Housing Renewal and Grants Officer. To maintain all grant management information systems including Flare to enable regular reports on all elements of the area housing service as directed. To assist the Principal Housing Renewal and Grants Officer in the reviewing and developing of all relevant grant management policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with the Councils Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures To implement the principles of the Councils Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties To adhere to Health and Safety legislation/relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts/ omissions. In addition, you will undertake any duties with regards to fire safety evacuation commensurate with your role. To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties. To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer. Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time. 2 years post qualification experience of building construction or relating area Knowledge and experience of relevant service area delivery to the public Minimum HNC or equivalent in building construction or other related discipline (exceptional candidates working towards the qualification will be considered).

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Accountant for our client a government organisation in Keynsham, Somerset. The successful post holder will perform a range of advanced professional accounting activities for the organisation, and provide financial advice and guidance, to support the appropriate finance lead in delivering a comprehensive accounting (financial or management) service and advisory service to budget holders, project managers and decision makers. This might involve being a specialist in a complex area of accounting or overseeing the work of an accounting team. This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with office attendance maybe once a week. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Provide complex, expert accounting and financial management advice, and advise the organisation's Senior Responsible Officers, Members, governance boards and budget holders on the financial implications of prepared reports, to ensure decisions are made in the full understanding of the financial consequences. Take lead on annual revenue and/or capital budgets preparation to ensure timely and accurate financial management, ensuring that spend is aligned to the strategic direction of the service and to support a holistic approach to business planning. Monitor expenditure and income across the organisation against budget plans and targets, identifying variations, risks and issues, and resolving these in partnership with the finance lead and the service leadership. Prepare the statement of accounts and other formal reports on the financial position of the organisation, to enable the organisation to fulfil its statutory reporting requirements. This includes presenting reports to Committees and other formal governance bodies within the organisation. Provide financial impact evaluation and analysis modelling to provide up to date and accurate financial information and reports so that the organisation leadership can make the best value for money judgements and report necessary financial information. This will include providing financial modelling for partnerships, service, projects and programmes where relevant. Provide training, advice and guidance to senior officers on the application and implementation of financial standing orders, and financial management arrangements to ensure effective financial controls are put in place so the organisation adheres to all necessary Codes of Practice and relevant statues and regulations. Review legislative changes and evaluate the impact on financial policies, guidelines and protocols of the organisation, to ensure compliance with regulations to required standards. Resolve complex queries from internal or external stakeholders by providing information on processes and the related policies, to ensure the integrity of the financial systems and controls. Plan and oversee the workload of the accounting team so that a full range of financial and accountancy services are delivered effectively and within given organisational standards and timescales. Personal Requirements: Chartered professional accountancy qualification e.g., CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent. Full membership of an accountancy professional body. Substantial experience of budget preparation and control, financial reporting, and financial analysis. Substantial experience of providing financial advice, training and support to Members and senior officers. Advanced and thorough knowledge and understanding of public sector finance and reporting requirements. May include knowledge of a specific area of finance such as companies, taxation, VAT, treasury management and financial systems. Advanced knowledge of a Council's financial regulations and accounting procedures and practices. Advanced and thorough knowledge of financial management principals, finance systems, policies and procedures. Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £351.83 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the East of England in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 6-month rolling contract. We have a great opportunity for an experienced planning professional who can demonstrate extensive experience in large scale applications, both residential and commercial, and a track record of managing Planning Performance Agreements. To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked as a development management major applications officer in a local authority planning department or at an equivalent level in a private practice. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding of all relevant planning legislation and policies. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills as you will be working in a team environment, as well as dealing with other professionals. We are looking for a motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude. 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 carry out weekly/fortnightly site visits. Carrington West Pay Rate - £65per/hour (DOE) Job Ref - 65040 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) 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 team. This will be an i nitial 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 with a focus on rural developments. Our client is willing to offer a flexible working situation, with an expectation of on-site and office presence once a week or fortnightly. 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 - £55 to £60per/hour (Dependant on the experience) Job Ref - 65647 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) 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.