Planning Officer

Planning Officer(Job ref: 3789)

Starting salary: £42,221
Job Level: Level 3, Zone 2
Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: 2 x Permanent, 2 x Fixed Term/ Secondment for 12 months
Closing date: Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 23:55
Interviews to be held: Thursday or Friday after the closing date (27^th and 28th November 2025)
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion 

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

About us 
At Camden, we’re building a place where everyone can thrive, the best borough to live, work, study, and visit. Partnership with our communities is at the heart of everything we do, helping to create a borough where no one gets left behind. Our Camden 2025 vision is to make the borough safe, fair, creative, and active, and our planning team plays a vital role in making that happen.

The role
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Planning Officer to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Development Management team. In this role, you’ll manage and assess a wide range of planning applications and requests for pre-application advice. You’ll also play a key role in negotiating planning obligations and there will be opportunities to get involved in delivering projects that support Camden’s digital strategy and our ambition to tackle the climate crisis.

You’ll be handling casework from pre-application stage  to the final decision on applications , including negotiating planning performance agreements and appeals when required, while ensuring your work reflects the Council’s priorities and delivers high-quality outcomes for residents and the built environment.

About you
You’ll have a degree or equivalent qualification in Town Planning (or be working towards one) and be eligible for membership of the RTPI. You’ll bring experience in development management, preferably in a local authority setting, with a sound understanding of planning legislation at local, regional, and national levels.

You’ll be an excellent communicator, confident working with a range of stakeholders(DEL: — :DEL) from residents and councillors to developers, skilled at negotiation, problem-solving, and ensuring high-quality results. You’ll also be enthusiastic about using digital tools and innovative approaches to improve planning services and outcomes for Camden’s communities.

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking HERE

Working for Camden

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.

Additional information 

To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.

Asking for Adjustments
At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.