Senior Planning Officer

Posted 16 June 2025
Salary £41,895 - 47,216 per year
LocationHampshire
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Town Planning
Reference58851

Job description

Senior Planning Officer  
New Forest National Park Authority
Full and part-time options
£41,895 - £47,216 pa (pay award pending)
 
Job Ref - 58851
 
Carrington West are working exclusively with New Forest National Park Authority.
 
We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated professional to join the National Park planning team. Working in an exceptionally beautiful and scenic part of the country, you can expect to deal with a wide range of planning applications, appeals and related enquiries. You will already have experience of working in a planning team with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
 
In return, we provide a friendly and supportive work environment where personal development is encouraged. We also offer a range of other benefits including a generous contributory Local Government pension, paid Membership fees to the RTPI, training and development opportunities and flexible work options. The role is based in Lymington with the option of some home working.  
 
Role Specific
·Hybrid working - 2/3 days in the office.  
·37 hours per week  
·£41,895 - £47,216
·Local Authority experience.
 
 
Interviews are due to take place in early July, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch at your earliest convenience to discuss. Further details are available upon request. 

It would aid your application if you are a qualified Town Planner and you must have previous Town Planning experience to be considered.
 
Please call Jayden Papy on 02394314912 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
jayden.papy@carringtonwest.com
planning@carringtonwest.com