Senior Planning Technician


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£22.87 to £22.87 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE6 4RU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

Temporary Planning Support Officer – Office Based

We are looking for a temporary Planning Support Officer to assist the Planning Service with a short-term document handling and records project. This is a fully office-based role and is not suitable for hybrid working.

Key duties will include:

• retrieving physical planning files, plans and documents from office storage and basement archives;

• scanning documents and checking that copies are complete, clear and correctly recorded;

• inputting information accurately into spreadsheets and other records;

• organising and tracking documents so they can be located and used by the service;

• following agreed processes for handling planning records and confidential information;

• working independently on assigned tasks while also supporting the wider team.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. OR118298

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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