Planning Officer

CPRE Kent, the countryside charity, is seeking a part time Planning Officer to support the existing planning team and the other dedicated staff, trustees and volunteers.

CPRE Kent is part of the national network of CPRE. Our network campaigns for a thriving, beautiful countryside rich in nature and playing a crucial role in our nation’s response to the climate and biodiversity emergencies. As the part time Planning Officer you would join a small team of enthusiastic and dedicated staff who include the Director, two highly experienced Planning Officers, an Office /General Manager and a Press and PR Manager. The team reports via the Director to a Board of Trustees.

The Planning Officer will support CPRE Kent’s work across the full range of land use planning issues, by providing input to the consultation processes throughout Kent and Medway on the preparation of Local Plans and via commenting on major development proposals, especially the elements regarding ecology and biodiversity net gain. You will have an RTPI accredited Degree in Town and Country Planning and either have or be eligible for corporate membership of the RTPI or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience is desirable as is good knowledge and experience responding to ecological matters and Biodiversity Net Gain. You will have an overall sound knowledge of the planning legislation and operation of the planning system generally.

The post holder will also assist in developing and executing the campaigns CPRE Kent undertakes in furtherance of its charitable objectives, and occasionally in consultations, in conjunction with the rest of the CPRE Network, on wider planning policy matters.

This role is being offered as 15 hours a week and will be mainly based from our Charing office (near Ashford) in Kent.

Contract / Hours: Permanent, part time - 15 hours a week
Salary: £33K per annum (= £13,200 on 15 hours a week)
Location: Charing, Kent
Closing Date: 11/04/2025
Interview Date: 24/04/2025