Principal Development Management Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aPrincipal

Development Management Officer within the Council's Planning Service.

The role involves dealing with a varied and interesting caseload ofmajor/strategic projects such as city centre regeneration sites and sustainable urban extensions to the city.

It also involvesline managementofa small team of planners, leadingmajor project teams, presenting to Committee,representing the Council atappealsandparticipatingin the Council's Design Review Panel.

Whether you are already an experienced Principal Planner, or looking to advance to the next step in your career - this could be the job for you

Peterborough is a unique combination of a New Town and historic Cathedral City, and one of the fastest growing places in the UK,with a diverse mix of communities and businesses as well asa thriving new University.

Located on the A1 and the East Coast Main Line, we are ina highly accessiblelocation that makes us an attractive location for new business and homes.

You can view some of our current regeneration projects here:

Out team has

• an ambitious growth agenda and the role is key to achieving the Council's objective of delivering high quality development in a timely and efficient manner.

• a positive team culture with afocusonwellbeing,learning,personal and professional development as well as career opportunities.

• flexible and agile working,with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. We also pay for your professional (RTPI) fees.

It really is an exciting time to join our ambitious,aspirationaland supportive team.

Are you

• a qualified planning officer with an RTPI accredited planning degree anda number ofyears direct experienceindevelopment management?

• an excellent communicator, willing to develop and grow professionally, and tosupportthe growth of the widerteam?

• enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive?

Do you have

• leadership, organisational and problem solving qualities?
• a keen interest in place shaping?
• a desire to be involved in strategic and city regeneration initiatives?
• a willingness to drive performance and improve the quality of design?

If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.

If you have any additional questions please email hiring manager Polly.

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Provisional interview dates 11 & 14th December 2026

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrec