Senior Planner – Southwark Council

February 3, 2026

Job Details

  • EmployerSouthwark Council
  • LocationSouthwark, London
  • Salary£50,175 – £57,495
  • Contract TypeContract, Full time, Hybrid
  • Job LevelPlanner / Planning Officer, Principal Planner, Senior Planner / Senior Planning Officer
  • ReferencePJCOM2744
  • Closing DateFeb 19, 2026
  • FunctionTown Planning
  • SectorLocal Authority
  • SpecialismDevelopment Management, Planning Policy

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