Planning Officer

An opportunity has arisen to become a Planning Officer within our thriving Development Management team. You will have responsibility for a varied caseload of planning applications and will gain unrivalled experience for your continued professional development. We operate a mentoring system and you will be part of a supportive team whilst maintaining individual responsibility for your work.

The role is for a Planning Officer within Development Management. You will manage a varied caseload of planning applications from householder applications to small‑scale residential and commercial developments. You will also be responsible for the lifecycle of the planning process, including discharge of conditions and appeals, and will have the opportunity to learn from more senior planners on major developments and appeals.

Collaboration with specialists in urban design, landscape design, transport and highways, ecology, built heritage and archaeology ensures positive outcomes.

• Team player with the skills and experience to successfully manage a caseload of planning applications and provide pre‑application advice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders in the planning process.
• Organised with an eye for detail, possessing excellent report writing and IT skills.
• Enjoys problem solving and working to deadlines.
• Customer focused and driven to develop professionally as a planning officer.
• Qualified to degree level and ideally eligible for RTPI membership.
• Passionate about and committed to sustainable place‑making.

• A competitive salary – £35,412 to £39,152 per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases.
• Enhanced annual leave – Start with 34 days (including bank holidays) at day one, growing to 39 days after five years of service.
• Purchase of annual leave – Purchase up to 10 extra days each year.
• Flexible working pattern – 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with flexitime.
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme – Lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme – Purchase home and electronic items directly from salary.
• Enhanced public pension – Career average pension with contributions built at 1/49th of yearly pensionable pay.
• Cycle to work scheme – Save up to 25‑39% on bikes and safety equipment through tax and NI savings.
• Employee assistance programme – Confidential assistance service for work and personal life challenges.
• Discounted gym membership – Corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including gym, swim, group fitness, off‑peak racket sports, athletics tracks and sauna/steam/spa at all 16 facilities.

As an equal opportunities and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.