Title: Principal Planning OfficerContract: 5 months Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 3 days in office)Role type: Full time Contract (Monday to Friday) Job PurposeTo lead and supervise a team of planning and enforcement officers within the Development Management service, managing a diverse caseload of planning applications including major and strategic developments.The postholder will research, assess and report on the full range of planning applications and enforcement matters under the Planning Acts and associated legislation. The role includes preparing appeal statements, representing the Council at inquiries and hearings, presenting at Planning Committee, negotiating complex development proposals (including Section 106 agreements), and deputising for the Team Leader where required. Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Team SupervisionSupervise, mentor and provide professional guidance to planning and enforcement officers.Allocate and monitor workload across the team.Support officer development, training and performance management.Deputise for the Team Leader in their absence, including authorising reports and recommendations.Development Management and CaseworkManage a varied caseload of planning applications, including major and strategic developments.Assess development proposals through site visits, policy appraisal and consultation responses.Draft high-quality, robust reports with clear and defensible recommendations.Negotiate complex applications, including securing ..... full job details .....