Senior Planning Officer

Senior Planning Officer -

Location:

Civic Centre, Walsall

Salary: (G9) £42,839 - £46,142

Service Area:
Development Management

Special

Conditions:

Evening/out-of-hours meetings

This is an exciting time to join a multi award-winning council and a high-performing planning team, as Walsall undergoes a £1.5 billion regeneration programme that will transform the borough into a thriving destination. As a Senior Planning Officer, you will play a key role in supporting these regeneration programmes and other significant developments, shaping proposals through effective pre-application advice and managing major planning applications through to determination.

• Lead on significant and complex minor planning applications, including enforcement matters and protected trees.
• Determine applications under delegated powers and prepare Committee reports.
• Present reports at Planning Committee and attend public meetings as required.
• Provide high-quality professional advice to developers, agents, Councillors and stakeholders to support regeneration and minor projects.
• Support Development Management Officers, contributing to team development and performance.
• Represent the Council at appeals, Public Inquiries and enforcement proceedings.
• Contribute to policy development, service improvements and maintenance of accurate planning and enforcement records.

• A recognised Post Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree in Town Planning and Member of the RTPI or working towards accreditation.
• Proven experience handling minor/complex applications and delivering pre-application advice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to mentor and support team members.
• Full driving licence (Car mileage allowance applies).

You’ll influence the delivery of transformational development across Walsall and help shape a forward thinking, customer focused planning service.

• Flexible working hours
• Blended working from office/home
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave and flexi leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

For further information please call Stephanie Hollands - Team Leader Development Management

Closing Date: 18th January 2026

Important note:

When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form.

Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.