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Posted 12 days ago
Head of Strategic Planning
Salary: Up to £87,000
Location: Leeds, North East

Leeds is one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing cities, with a planning agenda that sits at the heart of its future. From progressing a complex Local Plan through to submission, to shaping major regeneration such as the South Bank, this is a city where planning genuinely matters.

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Posted 1 days ago
Senior Planning Policy Officer
Salary: £38,220 to £39,862
Location: Accrington, North West

Hyndburn is a great place to work. Over recent years we’ve established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning Policy team.



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Posted 1 days ago
Senior Planning Policy Officer
Salary: £38,220 to £39,862
Location: Accrington, North West

Hyndburn is a great place to work. Over recent years we’ve established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning Policy team.

Company: Lichfields
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Bonus
Location: Birmingham, Midlands

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner or Senior Planner to join our Birmingham office, for candidates with at least two years’ post-graduate experience in consultancy or local government, and who are working towards or have achieved MRTPI. 

Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package
Location: London, London

We are seeking a Business Development Director to join a highly reputable firm. The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding the firm's portfolio by bringing in substantial new business opportunities.

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Salary: £71,202 - £77,495
Location: Matlock, Midlands

Derbyshire County Council is driving forward an ambitious economic growth programme supported by first class statutory services. Creating a stronger, more sustainable economy with vibrant communities and places where people and businesses can prosper is a key priority in our Council Plan.

Salary: £59,852 - £62,585
Location: Leamington Spa, Midlands

It is an exciting time to join Warwick District Council’s Place, Arts and Economy team. The Council has been preparing a Joint Local Plan with Stratford-on-Avon District Council and intends to submit the plan for examination later this year. Extensive housing and employment growth is proposed within the area, and the plan will include policies to deliver on the ambitions of the two councils.

Salary: £48,226 - £50,269
Location: Leamington Spa, Midlands

Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.
We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Posted 1 days ago
Senior Planning Policy Officer
Salary: £38,220 to £39,862
Location: Accrington, North West

Hyndburn is a great place to work. Over recent years we’ve established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning Policy team.

Posted 1 days ago
Planner
Salary: £39,862 to £42,839
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Midlands

Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. 

Posted 1 days ago
Senior Planner (Strategy)
Salary: £44,013 - £48,766
Location: Fareham, South Central

We are looking to appoint a Senior Planner within our strategy service to work as part of a small team to deliver a new Local Plan for the borough. The post would be suited to experienced planners who are looking to progress their career and have experience in policy development and Plan making.

Salary: £51,356 - £52,413
Location: Workington, Cumbria, North West

Cumberland Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Development Management Team Leader to help deliver a high‑quality planning service that supports regeneration, housing growth, environmental quality, and economic prosperity.

 

Posted 6 days ago
Planning Enforcement Officer
Salary: £33,143 - £36,363
Location: Coleford, South West

This role is responsible for investigating and managing a range of planning enforcement matters to help protect the local environment, uphold planning standards, and support the reputation of the Local Planning Authority. 

Posted 7 days ago
Junior Town Planner
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Lutterworth, Midlands

BuildUp is a company that represents the new breed of Property Development in the UK. BuildUp is one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK and combines two powerful things when it comes to Development; education and partnerships. 

Salary: up to £66,318
Location: Leeds, North East

Leeds is one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, with a regeneration agenda that is both ambitious and visible. From major city centre transformation to unlocking housing growth and infrastructure-led development, this is a place where regeneration is happening at scale.

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