Senior Planning Officer

Are you an experienced planner ready to lead and mentor a strong team? Rushcliffe Borough Council has an exciting Senior Planning Officer opportunity!

Location:

West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG
Salary: LS9 £ 45,261-£48,150 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours:

37 hours per week Closing Date: 23rd August 2026

About Us:

Rushcliffe Borough Council is an award-winning and innovative local authority serving the area south of Nottingham. The Borough combines rural character with significant growth areas including West Bridgford alongside the River Trent and smaller towns and villages throughout. We deliver high quality, value for money services and exceed residents' expectations. The Borough hosts major sporting facilities including Nottingham Forest football ground, Trent Bridge Cricket ground and Holme Pierrepont water sports centre.

Our Planning and Growth team handles development proposals ranging from householder extensions to major housing and commercial schemes, with considerable interest from national house builders. Senior Planning Officer

- The Role:

Following internal promotions, we are seeking a highly experienced planner to join our forward-thinking Development Management team. You will manage a complex caseload of major housing and commercial applications alongside intricate minor schemes. Day-to-day, you will handle planning applications and pre-application enquiries, contributing to enhancing the character of the district. You will support and deputise for your Team Manager when required, sharing knowledge with colleagues and developing your own career to the next level.

You will work flexibly from home and our modern purpose-built offices at Rushcliffe Arena. Senior Planning Officer

- Key Responsibilities:

- Manage your own caseload of complex planning applications and pre-application enquiries
- Support team colleagues and contribute to team development and mentoring
- Deputise for the Team Manager as required
- Deal with high-profile and significant development proposals
- Ensure planning decisions enhance the character and growth of the Borough Senior Planning Officer
- You:

- Highly experienced planner with significant understanding of the Development Management process
- Able to manage complex caseloads and demonstrate strong decision-making
- Capable of mentoring and supporting team members
- Committed to continuous professional development and career progression Benefits:

- Working in modern purpose-built offices
- Reduced membership fees at Leisure Centres
- Rushcliffe Rewards scheme for savings across retailers and leisure providers
- Free car parking
- Annual Leave purchase and selling scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers for Specsavers
- Local Government pension scheme
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Opportunities to work remotely and flexibly
- Training and support for continuous professional development Closing Date: 23rd August 2026 Interview Date: W/C 31st August 2026 We will also be running two drop-in sessions , giving you an opportunity to have an informal discussion of the above roles, understand more about Rushcliffe and meet some of the team ahead of submitting your application. One of the sessions will be online and one in person.

13 August 2026 13:00-14:00 Online Microsoft Teams meeting Visit our website for the link and more information. 13 August 2026 14:00-15:00 In person at Rushcliffe Arena Rugby Road West Bridgford NG2 7YG
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