Senior Planning Officer

Senior Planning Officer

£39,862 - £42,839 per annum

Scale PO3, 37 hrs per week Permanent

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we’re proud to be recognised by Planning Resource as a Platinum Authority, one of only 7 Planning Authorities across the country, and we’re looking for a Senior Planning Officer to help us continue this success.

Are you looking for a challenge, and a diverse range of work? Do you want to work in an innovative, positive team that shapes and develops the places we live and work in?

Are you ready to be part of a team delivering some of the most exciting and ambitious planning projects in the country?

This is your chance to join a high-performing, award-winning Development Management Team that’s shaping the future of our borough through bold, sustainable growth and innovation.

You’ll be the lead officer for major, high-profile planning applications, including strategic sites coming forward as part of our new Local Plan. You’ll work at the heart of a holistic, co-located team of expert consultees, all dedicated to delivering excellent planning outcomes.

It has never been a better time to join Telford and Wrekin’s Development Management Team.

• A diverse and challenging caseload— from complex urban regeneration to greenfield development
• A strong scheme of delegation that empowers officers and supports responsive decision-making
• Close collaboration with elected members, engaging with the community and delivery of real change

• Proven experience in managing major planning applications and presenting cases to formal legal Inquiries.
• Detailed knowledge of dealing with Planning applications and Section 106 Agreements and sound working knowledge of Development Management, including local, regional and national policies and priorities.
• Excellent and proven time management skills
• A passion for place-making and sustainable development
• The ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with stakeholders

• A competitive salary with a generous relocation package considered for exceptional candidates.
• Generous annual leave (24–32 days) + 8 bank holidays + 1 concessionary day
• Flexible & hybrid working to support your lifestyle
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Learning & development pathways to support your career
• Employee benefits scheme with discounts on shopping, travel, and more
• Health & wellbeing support
  , including counselling and EAP
• Free on-site parking
• A modern office in the heart of Telford Town Centre—surrounded by green space, leisure, and culture

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

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