Development Management Officer Salary: £34,000 - £41,000 Location: Barking, London Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office (Thursdays compulsory) Hours: 35 hours per weekAn exciting opportunity for a Development Management Officer (Planner) to join a forward-thinking statutory planning team supporting the delivery of regeneration and development across a dynamic London borough.This role offers the chance to work on a varied portfolio of planning applications and contribute to projects shaping the future of the borough, while working closely with senior planning officers, elected members, residents and key delivery partners.Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of development management applications. Undertake planning assessments in line with the Local Plan, regional policy and the NPPF. Prepare delegated reports, committee reports and pre-application advice. Contribute to planning appeals, spatial planning work and policy-related projects. Work collaboratively with internal teams, councillors and external stakeholders to support regeneration and development initiatives. Provide professional planning advice to residents, applicants and partners. Support work relating to conservation, listed buildings, ecology and tree preservation where required.About You RTPI accredited degree (or working towards professional qualification). Experience within development management in a local authority or similar environment. Good knowledge of UK planning legislati