Principal Planning Officer - Development Management

Principal Planning Officer – Development Management

£48,160 – £51,295 (including market supplement of £3,069) – Full time, 37 hours a week

Rugby Borough Council is a leader in community and colleague growth with a focus on wellbeing and personal development. We offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the country’s fastest‑growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

Rugby is one of the fastest growing towns in the country and is set to grow by 30% by 2035. We need an exceptional and dynamic planner to lead our growth agenda. The role will involve:

• Overseeing major development schemes, including two sustainable urban extensions, high‑quality employment and technology sites such as Ansty Park, and the regeneration of Rugby Town Centre.
• Managing proposals for developments in the rolling Warwickshire countryside, green belt, and heritage sites.
• Supervising, managing and appraising other team members.
• Providing strategic advice and influencing decisions at all levels.

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience of development management.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills.
• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car for business use.

• 40 days leave (including 8 bank holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi‑time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured induction programme
• Learning and development opportunities including Future Leaders programme
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family‑friendly policies
• Independent support for health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra benefits including retail discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme and more

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Human Resources Services