We are currently recruiting for an experienced Planning Officer to join Sefton Council''s Planning Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Town Planner or Development Management Officer to join a local authority team, supporting sustainable development and contributing to effective planning decisions across Sefton. Role Details: Location: Merseyside, L20 Pay Rate: 29.29 per hour umbrella Contract: 4 months+, with potential for extension Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: 4 days remote, 1 day in the office, with additional office attendance available if required About the Role: You will manage a varied Development Management workload, ensuring planning applications and development proposals are assessed in accordance with relevant legislation, national planning policy and local planning guidance. The role will involve: Managing a busy caseload of planning applications and development proposals. Assessing applications and preparing reports and recommendations. Providing pre-application planning advice and responding to customer enquiries. Dealing with planning enforcement, compliance matters and breaches of planning control. Preparing planning appeal statements and providing evidence at planning inquiries or hearings where required. Supporting regeneration strategies, development briefs and planning policy. Liaising with developers, residents, stakeholders and other council departments. Providing guidance and support to junior members of the ..... full job details .....