Assistant Planning Officer (Policy and Projects)

Company: Broxbourne Council
Apply for the Assistant Planning Officer (Policy and Projects)
Location: Cheshunt
Job Description:

Job Title

Assistant Planning Officer (Policy and Projects) – Borough of Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Hybrid working. Permanent role, full‑time, 37 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the development and review of the Local Plan, identifying suitable sites for housing, employment and other land uses.
  • Coordinate planning policy work and support a specialist in managing developer financial contributions for vital infrastructure.
  • Advise on and manage the progression of a new Community Infrastructure Levy and infrastructure planning to support green infrastructure for new developments.
  • Communicate effectively in written and spoken English and contribute to team‑based planning projects.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Town Planning, Geography or a related field (or shortly to obtain).
  • Motivated self‑starter with a keen interest in planning policy and town planning.

Benefits

Salary: £35,286.16 per annum. Generous leave entitlement; full training and development programme; membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme; free membership to council leisure centres and related discounts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: July 9th, 2026