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Your new organisation Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. This is an exciting time to join the council as it takes strides to move away from linear waste management to a circular resources and recycling approach which prioritises minimising waste consumption and delivers a circular approach to resource management and recycling. Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a unitary authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference. Your new role At Southend-on-Sea City Council, we are committed to driving high-performing, sustainable services that support our environmental goals and operational ambitions. We are seeking a proactive and experienced Resources and Recycling Contracts Manager on a full-time and permanent basis to oversee the delivery and performance of our waste, recycling and environmental services contracts. This role sits in the newly created environment service alongside the corporate climate change team and will drive the delivery of the council's city-wide 2030 net-zero target. As the Resources and Recycling Contracts Manager, you will be an integral part of the team managing the council's waste disposal and waste collection and street cleansing services contracts. You will ensure that the Resources and Recycling officers understand the contract and use the contract correctly. You will be the principal point of contact for both the waste disposal and waste collection and street cleansing contracts and take relevant actions to ensure the highest standards of service delivery performance management and customer satisfaction are maintained in accordance with the required legislative guidelines and best practice. You will ensure that the Council complies with its statutory duties as a Waste Disposal Authority and Waste Collection Authority, enabling value for money and efficiencies. You will manage 5 officers in the team and work closely with our contractor, Suez as well as a range of other councils services to drive long-term and sustainable resources and recycling management across the city. N:B - This post is office-based with regular site visits. If you would like to have an informal conversation, kindly contact Jo Gay . What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, proven experience in contract management, ideally within the waste recycling, or environmental services sector, is essential for this role. It is also essential that you have working knowledge of the range of relevant principles, practices, and statutory procedures relating to the service area, procurement and operational management. Equally, you will need to demonstrate successful people leadership and excellent communication skills. You must be able to communicate effectively and professionally as you will be in contact with senior leadership, councillors, and partner agencies both verbally and in writing. You need to be able to build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders across all levels as you will be liaising with various people from different backgrounds. It is essential that you have a HNC or degree in waste management or related discipline or significant relevant experience. What you'll get in return If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working, salary sacrifice schemes, 25 days holiday in a full-time contract (excluding bank holidays)and excellent training and development opportunities. A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs on the council web page under the "Why Work for us Tab". What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a supporting statement evidencing your suitability for the role. Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to. The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Position: Site Supervisor Location: 1019 Windrush Tilbury Amazon Pay Rate: £12.21 - £13.40 per hour Hours: 12 Hours (07:00 - 19:00 / 19:00 - 07:00) Shifts: 3 Days, 3 Nights, 3 Off SG / DS SIA licence required. Your Time at Work Principal responsibilities; Lead the security teams to ensure all staff are focussed on delivering excellent customer service whilst maintaining security standards and achieving departmental KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) To ensure that departmental Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) actions and recommendations are implemented and adhered to. Through effective planning, deploy resources on a daily basis to ensure operational demands are met whilst ensuring breaks and overtime comply with the working time directive. Lead regular team briefings covering key business and department information, and ensure that staff have read and understood security notices, instructions and memos. Responsible for the motivation, development and performance of security officers through coaching, monitoring, disciplinary procedures and the performance development process. Accurate reporting of the daily security operation to the Loss Prevention Manager and the Cluster Loss Prevention Manager through use of computer-based analysis tools and spread-sheets. Ensuring the delivery of services including access control, ID card monitoring, patrolling, CCTV operation and first aid. Working closely with client representatives, customers, and colleagues to resolve queries; and to represent the team's performance to the client. Attending and managing emergencies; including fire evacuation, first aid, conflict management, and physical intervention. Other duties; To participate in projects and working groups and to carry out any other duties that may be outside the standard remit for purposes of personal development or as may be reasonably required by the company. Qualifications and experience; Essential - experience in a customer facing role. Essential - an understanding of relevant company procedures. Essential - good written skills Essential - excellent communication and influencing skills. Health and Safety awareness. Good standard of education and PC literate Framework and boundaries; Anticipates customer requirements and delivers the best possible customer experience, every time. Deliver Results; Drives self and others to deliver excellence. Makes sure that nothing gets in the way of doing the things we should do. Lead by Example; Displays positive business behaviour, takes accountability for actions, encourages and empowers others to deliver. Is visible and in touch. Work Together; Builds and maintains open and collaborative relationships. Considers the impact that actions and decisions have on others Continuous Improvement; Finds ways of doing things better every day. Makes the improvements stick Our Perfect Worker Experience as a Security Supervisor or Team Leader is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need: An SIA Door Supervision (DS) licence. Excellent team-working, organisation, and interpersonal skills. Clear and confident communication skills to interact with clients, customers, and colleagues. High standards of personal appearance and presentation. The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure. Good computer literacy. The following would also be useful, but are not essential: SIA Public Space Surveillance (PSS) (CCTV) licence First Aid qualification Experience in a similar role Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment (PPE) are provided. Key Information and Benefits 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked) Workplace Pension Scheme Progression training and development opportunities Life assurance benefit Contributory Healthcare Scheme Eyecare vouchers Employee Discount Schemes Refer a friend scheme Free uniform provided Job Ref: (T155) TSS are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today! About Staffline Staffline are working in Partnership with TSS, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Hertfordshire in their search for a Senior/Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to join their Town Planning Department. This will be offered on an initial 3-month contract. We are looking for an experienced Planning Enforcement Consultant with recent local authority experience and the ability to hit the ground running in picking up their own caseload, carrying out investigations and writing reports. This is a customer-focused role so you must be able to communicate clearly and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders Our client is willing to offer a flexible working situation, with an expectation of site visits / office presence required when they are needed. Interviews are due to take place in the next few weeks, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch at your earliest convenience to discuss. Further details are available upon request. Pay Rate: £42 per hour (can be potentially negotiated higher) Please call Liam Shea 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.

Planning Officer -Development Management Location: Brecon Salary: Grade 7 £34,434 - £36,363 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 24th November 2025 National Parks were designated in order to protect beautiful areas for the benefit of the nation. They came about as a result of the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, which put a legislative framework in place for the establishment of National Parks in England and Wales. The Role To manage Development Management casework and assist in the promotion of Forward Planning and National Park Management Plan objectives. Key Responsibilities To process householder and other straightforward planning applications including site visits, meeting applicants, negotiations, correspondence and preparation of reports. When necessary to present cases to Planning Committee. To assist the team to process all other planning related work including where appropriate applications, Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use or Development / Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use or Development or fringe consults. To respond to general and specific enquiries on planning related matters from members of the public and to provide advice on householder development at planning advice surgeries. To respond to preliminary enquiries in respect of development within the National Park Authority area. To liaise with the Enforcement team in all matters relating to unauthorised development within the area. To undertake research, preparation and submission of appeal documents in relation to written representation, appeals and informal hearings under supervision of the Principal Planning Officer. To contribute to the review of the Local Development Plan (LDP) process. To contribute to policy development in an Authority that wants its LDP to be innovative and inclusive. Any other related duties and responsibilities appropriate to the postholder's remit and grading level within the organisation as determined by the Head of Development Management. Skills and Qualifications Essential Criteria A recognised planning qualification, degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or a related discipline or working towards such a qualification. (NB The Authority can offer assistance with this learning in the form of 'day release') Eligible for membership of RTPI or working towards full membership A sound knowledge of planning and related legislation and procedures or an aptitude for learning An ability to provide coherent, competent and professional advice both written and verbal An ability to demonstrate organisational and interpersonal skills required to meet deadlines and for presentation of reports to appropriate meetings An ability to work as part of a team to promote the purposes of the National Park Authority A good telephone manner and ability to deal diplomatically with the public, National Park Members and staff Clean driving licence Welsh Language Level 0 Desirable Criteria A knowledge of Information Technology and ability to use database and word processing systems A willingness to attend public meetings outside of office hours A willingness to attend occasional training courses requiring overnight accommodation away from home Welsh Language Level 1 Note on Welsh Language Requirement Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with them. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Senior/Principal Planning Officer - Development Management Location: North West England Rate: £48-£60 per hour, dependent on experience and level Contract Length: 6 months Job Reference:62009 Carrington West are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior or Principal Planning Officer to join a local authority in the North West on a 6-month contract. This role sits within the Development Management team and will involve handling a varied case load of planning applications, mostly majors. This will be alongside helping mentor other, more junior staff in the authority. They would ideally like the successful candidate to work closely with the team ,and be in the office 1-2 times a week. Key Responsibilities: Manage planning applications from pre-application stage through to determination and enforcement Provide technical planning advice to internal and external stakeholders Support junior members of the team and contribute to service development Ensure compliance with planning conditions and investigate breaches Assist senior officers with research, analysis, and monitoring Present applications at Planning Committee meetings This is a full-time contract role offering competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to contribute to a progressive planning service. Immediate start available. Please call Ryan at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more info or to discuss your situation

We seek a confident, commercially minded leader to guide CILT (UK) through a period of renewal and growth. This is a high visibility role at a Royal Chartered professional body serving logistics, transport and supply chain professionals across the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will strengthen the Institute's influence, modernise its member and learning offers, stabilise finances and build a culture of collaboration and accountability. About the Role As CILT (UK)'s most senior executive you will: Lead the delivery of a clear business plan and strategic priorities in partnership with the Board. Ensure the Institute fulfils its Royal Charter, charitable objects and governance obligations. Act as the public face of CILT (UK): develop and maintain a strong network of external relationships and act as a trusted advisor to government, public bodies, industry and academia. Drive commercial performance across events, qualifications, learning and partnerships while protecting member value. Modernise member services and digital platforms to grow membership, retention and engagement (UK and international). Build internal capability through visible leadership of the senior management team, stronger governance, improved financial discipline and performance management. Champion diversity, inclusion and generational renewal across volunteers, membership and staff. Key Responsibilities Set strategic direction, lead transformation and deliver sustainable income diversification. Oversee financial planning and P&L performance; address the organisation's structural deficit and prepare resilient multi year plans. Represent CILT (UK) externally in policy debate and sector forums, presenting evidence based advice rather than lobbying. Strengthen relationships with volunteers, regional and national committees and the membership network. Ensure regulatory, legal and Royal Charter compliance; manage risk with rigour Candidate Profile You will have a proven record of senior leadership, commercial delivery and transformation in one or more of the following contexts: professional bodies, commercial education/training, mid sized charities with commercial arms, or transport/logistics/ infrastructure organisations. Essential attributes include: Significant P&L and budgetary experience; demonstrable income diversification success. Experience of governance at or close to board level and comfortable working with trustees. Strong stakeholder and political acumen, with excellent external representation and media capability. Emotional intelligence; visible, present leadership and the ability to rebuild trust and morale. Commitment to professional standards, member value and public interest purpose. Sector experience in logistics, transport or supply chain is advantageous but not mandatory: demonstrable leadership, credibility and the ability to deliver the brief are paramount. Package & Practicalities Salary: £120,000-£140,000 plus benefits (including 10% employer pension contribution and other benefits). Location: Hybrid working with significant time required in Corby, East Midlands Headquarters and at sector events (UK and international). Closing date: Sunday 26 th October 2025. Application: apply online at For questions contact Thomas Ewen, Principal - / . CILT (UK) is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Principal Planning Officer Home Counties £50-£60 per hour (DOE) Inside IR35 3 to 6 Months Initially JOB REF - 61596 You will be mainly working from home, with the exception of site visits and key meetings. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role. Office presence is flexible for the right candidate but ideally will be able to attend the office once a week This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area with the main focus on town centre regeneration. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. You will need to have experienced working on major applications and have public inquiry experience. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operates to currently. This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV and feel free to call Liam Shea on (phone number removed) or contact on (url removed) for further details. 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.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This will be offered on a 6-month initial contract (Extensions likely); you will be expected to deal with a mixed caseload of applications. We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with recent local authority planning experience and the ability to hit the ground running in picking up their own caseload. Applications will include major Residential schemes (100 dwellings), motorway service stations and battery storage units to name a few. To apply for this role, it is essential that you have worked as a development management case 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. Our client is willing to offer a flexible working situation, with an expectation of site visits being required on a weekly basis. It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position. Interviews are due to take place imminently, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch today Carrington West Pay Rate - £50per/hour Job Ref - 61508 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.

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Principal Environmental Improvement Manager to join the London Borough of Newham's Waste and Recycling Team. Key Points: Principal Environmental Improvement Manager Location: Newham Contract Type: Full Time, Monday - Friday Pay Rate: 27.81 per hour (PAYE) Key Responsibilities: Apply robust project management processes to effectively develop, appraise, approve, implement, and evaluate assigned projects. Oversee multiple smaller projects managed by other team members, ensuring timely completion within budget. Produce and maintain project and programme-related documentation, ensuring regular review and updates. Identify and manage financial, material, and human resources required for project delivery; secure external funding where applicable. Oversee engagement teams or seasonal engagement resources, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement strategies are in place (residents, businesses, officers, councillors, and other parties). Develop communications and engagement approaches to drive behaviour change around waste, streets, and parks services. Support the development and delivery of Public Realm Services strategies in response to budgetary and legislative changes (EU, national, and regional). Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and technical waste management issues; advise senior managers and respond to consultations where appropriate. Conduct benchmarking, research, and literature reviews, producing reports and summaries for senior officers and Members. Represent the Council and support regional working groups, including the East London Joint Waste and Resource Strategy and East London Waste Prevention Programme. Support policy creation to improve Public Realm services such as waste minimisation, recycling, and street cleanliness. Identify service improvement opportunities, develop business cases, and implement approved solutions, including securing funding where needed. Support communication and engagement activities that promote sustainable waste management and community responsibility. Prepare briefing notes for Councillors and produce reports related to waste minimisation, reuse, and recycling. Lead and participate in workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and public consultations. Develop procurement specifications and lead on procurement for communication, engagement, and project delivery activities. Handle and respond to public, Member, and landlord enquiries and complaints. Experience Required: Substantial project management experience. Proven experience managing or overseeing project budgets, events, or communication activities. Track record of delivering results on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Experience managing competing priorities within complex workloads. Experience developing business cases. Strong analytical skills, with experience preparing reports and making data-driven recommendations. Skills and Abilities: Strong communication skills across all organisational levels. Ability to simplify and communicate complex information effectively (verbal and written). Proven supervisory ability. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational and workload management skills with accountability for outputs. Ability to contribute to long-term service planning and coordinate workloads to meet deadlines. Strategic awareness of how projects align with overall organisational objectives. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently under pressure. Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking skills. Apply Now: If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply today. Should your CV be shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will be in touch to discuss progressing your application to the client. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

The successful candidate will need to be proactive and dedicated as this is a dual-role position that combines supervising the day-to-day facilities operations across the college site with providing reliable and safe transport for students and staff as required. It will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, efficient and compliant environment for learning, and ensure that our vehicles and facilities are well managed. Client Details A school in uxbridge. Description Management and Administration Be responsible, on an annual basis, for assisting in planning and managing a maintenance schedule in consultation with the Academy Facilities Manager, Principal, Facilities Business Partner and OHC&AT Head of Estates & Facilities. Respond to all reasonable requests, commensurate with the role, as made by the Academy Facilities Manager, Principal, Facilities Business Partner and OHC&AT Head of Estates & Facilities. Submit help desk requests for maintenance requisitions in consultation with the Academy Facilities Manager, only ordering materials within budget guidelines. With the Academy Facilities Manager ensure that documentation, both digital and paper relating to the premises, is filed appropriately and kept up- to-date at all times. Be aware of the location of all stopcocks, gas and electricity meters. Maintain records of utilities, meter readings, health and safety, and all other scheduled maintenance checks as agreed with the Facilities Business Partner. 2) Health and Safety Implement all aspects of the school's health and safety procedures as Support the annual Health & Safety Audit and associated actions in a timely manner seeking the support of the OHC&AT H&S Officer and the Estates and Facilities team as required. Ensure that all work carried out by cleaning staff is completed with due regard to health and safety policies and regulations. Carry out a risk assessment of the site and keep appropriate Carry out regular emergency evacuation practices (at least termly) and keep appropriate Using the OHC&AT's Health & Safety system, log, action and assist the Facilities Business Partner carry out accident investigation and emergency actions if required. Liaise with the OHC&AT Health & Safety Officer to deal with emergency situations in accordance with the Trust's health and safety policy. Assist in the testing of the fire alarm system weekly, ensuring that any defects are dealt with, and keep appropriate records. Ensure that all escape routes and potentially hazardous areas are kept free from obstruction Ensure that all fire-fighting equipment is located, tested and results recorded, as regulations Ensure that flammable materials for use around the site are safely stored, and advice is given on the storage of combustible materials. Ensure that dangerous substances and equipment are used and stored Maintain playground areas and outdoor equipment, checking their condition weekly and file the appropriate records. Organise the removal of rubbish from the site as and when Grit the premises in icy weather as per the health and safety Ensure that all portable appliances are tested annually or when any changes are Assist in carrying out the appropriate legionella checks and record under the direction of the Academy Facilities Manager (appropriate training will be provided). 3) Security Opening and closing, unlocking and locking of the School buildings including the locking of all windows and doors. Alert the Principal, Facilities Business Partner and the Head of Estates & Facilities to any risk to a breach of As the key holder: opening the school disarming the alarm system; securing the school, including windows, exit doors and gates; re-arming the alarm system. When required by the Academy Facilities Manager, checking and securing the school premises after out of hours' intruder alarm Scheduling of maintenance for CCTV equipment. You may be called out at unsociable hours or at weekends to deal with security problems, make emergency repairs or allow access to any contractor who may be working on the site, in the school holidays or weekends. In partnership with all other members of staff, maintain the security of the school site by being vigilant regarding visitors to the site and reporting any concerns to the Principal, and Academy Facilities Manager. Maintain a key/fob register for the site. Ensure all keys and fobs issued are signed for by staff. Document a locking and unlocking plan for the site and communicate to Profile Relevant Experience in Facilities Management and Maintenance The ability to work independently or as part of a team Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations. Hold an enhanced DBS Job Offer immediate start

Job Title: Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner Location: London Salary: £42,000 to £60,000 Employment Type: Full-Time, hybrid Overview: An independent, employee-owned planning and design consultancy based in London is seeking a talented and driven Senior or Principal-level Town Planner with ideally a minimum of 5 years' experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team working on a diverse mix of high-quality projects across both the public and private sectors. The Role: The successful candidate will play a key role in the development planning team, supporting current projects and contributing to new business development. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with urban designers and architects on masterplanning and design-led projects. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert planning advice to clients and design teams Prepare planning appraisals, strategies, and planning applications Lead and undertake research and policy analysis Manage development management processes, including discharging conditions and handling amendments Liaise with planning officers, consultees, and stakeholders Write clear, persuasive reports and recommendations About You: To be considered, you should have: An RTPI-accredited planning degree Full RTPI membership A minimum of 4/5 years of relevant planning experience Demonstrated experience in housing or regeneration-focused development management projects A strong understanding of planning policy and development management processes Experience in a consultancy setting is preferred, though not essential. A passion for promoting good design through planning is important. Ideal candidates will be strategic thinkers with strong communication, writing, and research skills. You'll need to be collaborative, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams. Application Instructions: If you meet the criteria and are looking for a planning role where design, collaboration, and people-first places are prioritised, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Reference - 61882

Principal Planning Officer - Major Projects London £50 per hour - (Negotiable) Initial 3-Month Contract 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 (phone number removed) ,or email: (url removed) or contact our Planning Team directly: (url removed) 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.

Senior/Principal Planning Officer - Development Management Location: North West England Rate: £50-£60 per hour, dependent on experience Contract Length: 6 months Carrington West are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior or Principal Planning Officer to join a local authority in the North West on a 6-month contract. This role sits within the Development Management team and will involve handling a varied case load of planning applications, mostly majors. This will be alongside helping mentor other, more junior staff in the authority. They would ideally like the successful candidate to work closely with the team ,and be in the office 1-2 times a week. Key Responsibilities: Manage planning applications from pre-application stage through to determination and enforcement Provide technical planning advice to internal and external stakeholders Support junior members of the team and contribute to service development Ensure compliance with planning conditions and investigate breaches Assist senior officers with research, analysis, and monitoring Present applications at Planning Committee meetings This is a full-time contract role offering competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to contribute to a progressive planning service. Immediate start available.

Carrington West are assisting a South Coast based local authority in the search for a Principal Planning Officer (Development Management) to join on an initial 6 month contract (Then rolling). Main Purposes -To process and determine a caseload of major planning applications and process any subsequent appeals that may arise, including giving evidence at public inquiries. -To develop and maintain a good working relationship with Members and all of our customers. -Be the Council's adviser on planning applications, pre- application advice, and planning appeals. -Ensure the achievement of goals and targets in line with the Development Management Service Plan. Accountabilities 1.To discharge the duties of the post in accordance with the Council's Service Charters and DM Service Plan. 2.To consider and determine planning applications, to be issued under delegated powers in the absence of the Head of Development Management 3.To deliver planning officer reports and recommendations to delegated and to planning committee that are of good standard, consistent, meet legal requirements and accord with planning policy at local and national levels. 4.Working with all staff to ensure a good working relationship with Members, our customers and other stakeholders and the service is responsive to customer needs. 5.To resolve problems and issues arising from the Development Management function through the use of innovative solutions as appropriate. 6.To deal direct with and advise elected Council Members on DM matters. 7.To act as DM adviser for all other Council services 8.To assist in considering, investigating and responding to formal complaints in accordance with the Council's procedures. Experience in a similar position is necessary. 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 - Approx £60per/hour (DOE) Job Ref - 61316 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 Oxfordshire in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This will be offered on an initial 6-month contract, then rolling. We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with current experience of assessing planning applications, with particular experience dealing with Major Applications and Large Strategic Sites in both Urban and Rural settings. The successful candidate will be largely working remotely but you will be expected to undertake site visits Key Objectives: To deal with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, in order to regulate and control built development and land use, in the light of Government and local planning policies and other material considerations, including control over the design and layout of the built environment. To promote and negotiate high quality design in development. To actively contribute and promote the highest professional standards in planning across all Council activities and provide an efficient, fair and high-quality development management service. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: To deal personally with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, as allocated by the Team Leader, and to present recommendations to Planning Committee. Ensuring the validity of such proposals, visiting sites, analysing planning history, carrying out consultations, assessment and drafting of recommendations in reports. To advise the public and professionals on planning policy, legislation and other issues so as to attain the optimum quality of advice and recommendations on the Council's policies, Government guidance and planning legislation. To ensure that planning decisions are made (and seen to be made) with the utmost integrity. To provide information and responses to other parts of the Council, Government departments, national organisations with an interest in planning matters, members of the public and outside bodies in relation to planning matters. To attend and advise meetings of the Council's Planning Committee and other Committees, informal and formal site visits, internal and external working groups and other meetings, as appropriate, on matters relating to the Development Management service To prepare appeal statements to present the Council's case to the Planning Inspectorate to provide the appropriate level of professional input necessary to support the Council's decisions as allocated by the Team Leader. To be acquainted with the various Acts relating to the Council's statutory responsibilities with regard to planning matters, including the relevant legislation, orders, circulars and policies. Keeping abreast of changes in such legislation and Government advice and making the necessary changes to practices and procedures arising there from. To assist the Development Management Team Leader in maintaining a flexible and resilient team to deliver service objectives and improvements. To assist the Development Management Team Leader by contributing effectively to the delivery of team, service, divisional and council priorities, objectives and targets. These duties and responsibilities should not be regarded as either exclusive or exhaustive as the postholder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post. It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position. Our client is looking for someone to start almost immediately and is available to interview at short notice. Carrington West Pay Rate - Up to £60per hour (DOE) Job Ref - 61506 Please call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email the following: (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.

Marketing Manager Contract: Fixed Term,12 months Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week Salary : £35,360 Per Annum, Location: Central Oxford OX1 About the Employer Our client is one of the UK's most exciting and influential contemporary art organisations, renowned for its bold and ambitious artistic programme that promotes diversity and internationalism and celebrates contemporary art as a progressive agent of social change. This art space and gallery welcomes approximately 100,000 visitors each year with approximately 15,000 attendances by schools and community groups in creative learning and participation activities. The organisation's digital content reaches 450,000 through their digital channels annually. Through a wide range of high-quality content creation and programming, they aim to make contemporary art accessible and engaging to the widest audience and to promote creativity in all its visual forms. Over the last 60 years this organisation has brought some of the world's most important artists to Oxford, and the UK, and has developed an international reputation for pioneering emerging and under-represented artists. Our client is a registered charity and receives core funding from Arts Council England and Oxford City Council, and the generous support of individuals, trusts and foundations, sponsors and friends. About You and the Role The Marketing Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of this organisation's marketing work spanning advertising, social media, print, content creation, data capture and intelligence gathering, evaluation and reporting. Working closely with the Head of Digital and Communications and the Design and Communications Officer, this role is instrumental in the delivery of marketing and communications strategies, and plays a role in nurturing relationships with stakeholders, including partners, artists and audiences. The role will also be responsible for sharing intelligence and ideas to support colleagues across the organisation in identifying/developing new digital strategies to positively impact upon this organisation's reach, engagement, brand and profile. Principal Responsibilities To work closely with the Head of Digital and Communications and in consultation with the wider team, to plan, develop, manage and deliver this organisation's marketing and communications strategies spanning advertising, print, content production and campaign-specific. Develop and manage the organisation's digital marketing work, with assistance from the Design and Communications Officer, including content production for social media, email marketing and website platforms. To manage ticketing for public programme events using Eventbrite. To promote and communicate the artistic programme, spanning exhibitions, projects and learning work, to a diverse and broad range of audiences and stakeholders to support the organisation's targets for visitor figures and online engagement and reach, whilst consistently protecting and building its brand and profile. To lead in promoting the organisation's commercial offer (including the artist-designed café, shop and the hires offer) to a broad range of audiences. To manage multiple programmes of work including content management, scheduling, project delivery and evaluation to ensure that communications work is delivered in an effective and timely manner. To gather and share intelligence to identify new and impactful methods to grow the organisation's communications activities in line with the organisation's mission and business plan. Write effective and accurate copy for a variety of different audiences and channels. Lead internal content production processes to ensure high quality and accurate campaigns are produced on time and within budget. Support the Head of Digital and Communications in the delivery of campaign-specific projects such as fundraising activities and strategic partnerships. Support the Head of Digital and Communications in delivering reports for various stakeholders, including funders and the board, by the management of regular data collection processes. General Liaise with external service providers and ensure high quality relationships are maintained with stakeholders such as artists, VIPs, supporters, and suppliers. Deploy a range of systems/technologies/approaches relevant to marketing to support colleagues in representing this organisation appropriately and effectively. Recruit and line manage temporary interns and volunteer placements. Work with the Head of Digital and Communications and senior management colleagues to contribute personal expertise to strategic planning and report writing. Support the wider work of the Digital and Communications team by attending internal events where appropriate. Accurately manage devolved budgets, reporting regularly to the Head of Digital and Communications. Person Specification Essential A minimum of four years experience of working in a digital marketing or communications role within an arts or comparable organisation. Demonstrable experience of content creation and distribution across a wide range of digital platforms. Experience of creating printed media, including liaising with designers, printers, distributors and ad providers. Experience of working across multiple strands of communications work including campaigns, print, ads, social media, website management and email marketing. Strong knowledge of marketing analytics platforms such as social media and Google Analytics and AdWords. Experience of working professionally on paid social media campaigns. Experience of design packages, such as InDesign, Photoshop, or Canva, and content editing platforms, such as Premier Pro or CapCut. Excellent written, editing and verbal communication skills. Rigorous attention to detail and a keen eye for accuracy. Excellent customer service skills both on the phone, in person and via email Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communications skills. Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, complex and fast-moving environments. Excellent organisational and project management skills: the ability to schedule, prioritise, budget, deliver and evaluate packages of work. Experience of managing expenditure budgets and an understanding of financial compliance. Ability to work positively and proactively with a broad range of individuals, organisations and audiences. A strong affinity with the values and mission of this organisation. Desirable Knowledge and interest in contemporary arts and visual culture. Understanding of the UK charitable/publicly funded arts sector. Established personal networks within UK arts and culture media sectors. Benefits Pension - An auto-enrolment pension scheme is in place with Legal & General. Under pension auto enrolment legislation, the employee will pay 5% (before tax relief) and the employer will pay 3% of qualifying earnings to the Legal and General plan. Holiday 25 days annual leave plus eight public bank holidays. Staff discount in Cafe and shop. Closing date for Applications is Midnight on Sunday 9th November 2025 Interviews for the role will be weeks commencing 17th to 24th November 2025 To Apply and for more information Click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). This employer is committed to creating equality of opportunity for all and they value diversity in their team. As part of their Anti-racism Action Plan, they welcome applications from people from the Global Majority who are under-represented in the workforce in this sector. No agencies please.

Teqniq is searching for a Principal Planning Officer to work in the public sector. 3 month contract. 09:00-17:30 Previous experience is required. 2 for the West Team (Harrogate and Skipton). Agency staff would be required in the office one day a week and to do their own site visits. TEQ-1025-RQ Disclaimer : On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client, (or any third parties we have dealings with) for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify teqniq of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

Principal Planning Enforcement Officer Make a Difference in Hertfordshire's Landscape Are you an experienced planning enforcement professional ready to take the lead in shaping responsible development across Hertfordshire? We're looking for a Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to join our Development Management Team. This is a pivotal role where you'll lead on the monitoring, investigation, and enforcement of planning control-particularly for minerals and waste development, as well as the County Council's own projects like schools and fire stations. About the Role As the lead officer, you will: Proactively monitor minerals and waste sites across the county. Investigate breaches of planning control and respond to complaints. Collaborate with internal teams, district and borough councils, the Environment Agency, and other stakeholders. Draft enforcement notices, reports, and evidence with precision and clarity. Support and guide a Monitoring and Enforcement Officer. Visit sites across Hertfordshire (a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential). This role offers a hybrid working model, combining home-based work with site visits and in-person collaboration. About You We're looking for someone with: A degree or master's in Town Planning, RTPI membership, or equivalent experience. In-depth knowledge of planning enforcement and minerals/waste site operations. Strong communication and diplomacy skills-able to engage with the public, developers, and officials. Confidence in presenting at committees, inquiries, and court. A meticulous approach to observation, data recording, and report writing. The ability to navigate complex and sometimes contentious situations with professionalism. Why Join Us? This is a rewarding opportunity to: Play a key role in protecting Hertfordshire's environment and communities. Ensure developments meet planning conditions and legal requirements. Influence the quality and sustainability of large-scale developments. Be part of a supportive, experienced team of planners and specialists. Develop your career in a high-impact, visible role with county-wide influence.