Senior Planning Officer

Senior Planning Officer – Planning Management

Company:
Birmingham City Council

Permanent

Grade C – £35,412 - £44,075 per annum

Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis

These are exciting times to be working at Birmingham City Council, one of the largest and most exciting Local Planning Authorities in the country. The continued growth of the city and the region is at the heart of the council’s priorities. As a member of the Planning and Development service, you will be integral to capitalising on the significant development across the city.

The city has, and will continue to experience significant employment, housing and retail growth and this needs to be planned for, to accommodate development pressure alongside protecting and retaining the City’s natural and built assets. The service is at the centre of this ambitious growth programme, and we are seeking talented and driven people to deliver it.

We are looking to recruit experienced and motivated Senior Planning Officers to join our Planning Management teams within the Planning and Development service. This is a key role supporting the delivery of a full range of planning and development services, including the management of planning applications, appeals, and wider regeneration and policy work. You will play an important part in shaping sustainable growth across Birmingham, working with a wide range of partners, communities, and stakeholders.

• Manage planning applications through assessment, consultation, and reporting processes
• Undertake site visits and represent the Council at meetings, including Planning Committee where required
• Prepare reports and provide professional recommendations in line with planning policy and legislation
• Handle planning appeals, including preparing written statements and attending hearings or inquiries
• Provide pre‑application advice to developers and landowners to support appropriate development
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of planning policies, development frameworks, and regeneration plans
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders, ensuring inclusive participation in planning processes
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and external organisations to deliver key projects and initiatives

• A degree in Planning or a related discipline
• The role requires that you have, or are working towards, RTPI membership

• Strong knowledge of the planning system, planning law, and development processes
• Experience of handling planning applications and contributing to planning decisions
• Experience of working with stakeholders and supporting public consultation activities
• Understanding of policy development, regeneration frameworks, and development viability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and organisations
• Experience of using IT systems, including GIS, to support planning work

Please upload your up‑to‑date CV via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.