Principal Planning Officer​/Planning Officer; Development Management Service

Principal Planning Officer (244998) and Planning Officer vacancies within Wakefield Metropolitan District Council’s (WMDC) Development Management Service

This is an exciting time to join Wakefield Council’s Planning Services Development Management team. Our recently adopted Local Plan sets ambitious housing and job growth targets and to meet this challenge and to ensure that high quality, strategic regeneration initiatives are delivered we are looking for enthusiastic, committed and experienced individuals, to join our highly successful Development Management Planning team.

Principal Planning Officer - 244998(Major Projects) (Development Management) – Grade 11: £47,181 – £50,269 (pay award pending), full time, permanent

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate significant experience of handling major, strategic planning applications. The position offers line management opportunities; therefore, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to contribute positively to the continued development of the Service.

Planning Officer (Development Management) – Grade 6 - 8 (dependent on experience): £28,598 – £38,220 (pay award pending), full time, permanent

The successful candidate will gain experience dealing with a range of planning applications within a diverse local authority area. You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have the necessary skills to work in a challenging and busy environment, dealing with schemes through the planning process and delivering timely, high-quality outcomes.

For more information about any of these posts and to apply online, please visit the Council’s jobs page by clicking on the '
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The closing date for all posts is Sunday 8 March 2026.

The Planning Service offers flexible working arrangements with staff operating from home and from a modern office environment within Wakefield City Centre and a range of staff benefits.