Area Planning Officer

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving borough? Rushcliffe Borough Council has an exciting Area Planning Officer opportunity!

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.

Area Planning Officer

- The Role:

You will join our well-established Development Management team, managing your own caseload of varied planning applications and pre-application enquiries. You will deal with complex minor applications, smaller major schemes for housing and commercial development, and have opportunities to work on interesting and potentially significant developments. Your work will help enhance the character of the district while you gain experience towards RTPI chartership through the APC route.

Area Planning Officer

- Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex and varied caseload of planning applications
• Handle pre-application enquiries and provide professional advice
• Process and assess housing and commercial development proposals
• Ensure planning decisions enhance the character and quality of the borough
• Support the Development Management team in delivering timely decisions

Area Planning Officer
- You:

• Wide-ranging experience across the Development Management process
• Highly motivated with knowledge of complex planning matters
• Able to manage multiple applications and priorities effectively
• Committed to professional development and gaining RTPI chartership

Why Work For Us:

• Working in modern purpose-built offices with flexible working options
• Opportunities to work remotely and flexibly, including from home
• Reduced membership fees at Rushcliffe Leisure Centres
• Rushcliffe Rewards scheme offering savings across retailers and leisure providers
• Free car parking
• Local Government pension scheme
• Annual leave purchase and selling scheme
• Eye care vouchers for Specsavers
• Salary sacrifice schemes available
• Training and support for continuous professional development and personal progression

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