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Posted 1 days ago
Head of Development Management
Company: Harrow Council
Salary: £81,375 - £89,547
Location: London, London

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an accomplished and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Development Management, a senior position within the Housing and Regeneration Directorate. 

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Posted 11 days ago
Senior Planning Officer
Salary: £43,432 - £51,126
Location: Peterfield, South Central

East Hampshire is a beautiful district. From the stunning landscapes of the South Downs National Park together with our historic market towns, attractive villages and countryside, you will be helping balance growth with the protection of what makes this area unique.



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Posted 50 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. 

Company: Welsh Government
Salary: £37,111 and £41,834
Location: Wales (remote / any location), Wales

The Plans and Policy job family requires applicants with relevant skills and experience to work across the functions of policy development and development plans work.

Posted 45 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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Development Manager
Salary: £54,495- £61,121
Location: Horncastle, North East

The Development Management service at East Lindsey District Council has a positive attitude to growth and is actively helping deliver on place shaping agendas through delivery of much needed homes supported by business and leisure developments

Posted 1 days ago
Planning Enforcement Officer
Salary: £37,280- £39,862
Location: Gloucester, South West

Gloucester is a historic city with a strong heritage and conservation legacy but one that is also delivering significant regeneration ensuring an interesting and varied caseload. You will work closely with our Conservation Officers and colleagues in the enforcement and regulation service. You will also provide advice to the general public, developers, applicants and other council services.

Posted 1 days ago
Head of Development Management
Company: Harrow Council
Salary: £81,375 - £89,547
Location: London, London

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an accomplished and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Development Management, a senior position within the Housing and Regeneration Directorate. 

Salary: £34,434 - £46,142
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 2 days ago
Lead Town Planner
Company: National Gas
Salary: £56,897 to £69,000
Location: Warwick, Bristol, Peterborough, Warrington, Sherwood Park, Across The UK

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need.

Posted 2 days ago
Senior Planner
Company: Bruton Knowles
Salary: Competitive
Location: Wimborne, South West

We’re looking for an MRTPI qualified Planner/Senior Planner who has 1-4 years’ post-qualification experience and is at a stage in their career where they are looking to progress in a role delivering quality planning advice on a diverse range of projects. 

Posted 2 days ago
Senior Planning Officer
Salary: £36,363 - £40,777
Location: Hereford, South West

Herefordshire Council are seeking to recruit to two Senior Planning Officer posts – one full time 37 hours per week and one six month part-time maternity cover for 22.2 hours per week. 

Posted 2 days ago
Principal Planning Officer
Salary: £47,181- 48,226
Location: Kendal, North West

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to recruit a Principal Planning Officer (Development Management). You will be responsible for signing off delegated reports, attending and supporting planning committees as well as managing a case load of more complex planning applications. 

Company: Welsh Government
Salary: £37,111 and £41,834
Location: Anywhere in Wales, Wales

The Plans and Policy job family requires applicants with relevant skills and experience to work across the functions of policy development and development plans work.

Posted 8 days ago
Planner / Senior Planner
Company: NTA Planning
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000
Location: London, London

NTA Planning LLP is an independent and highly regarded planning consultancy based in Central London and Harrogate, providing commercially focused planning advice across London and the UK. 

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