We currently have vacancies for Principal Planning Officers within the Development Management Team. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Planning Officer to play a key role in the determination and delivery of high quality development and providing a nationally recognised ‘platinum service’, in exceeding targets.

With considerable experience in Development Management you will have excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills; you will work well in a team environment, with a challenging but interesting case load of planning and associated applications.  You will be tenacious, thorough, adaptable, and will welcome a challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge in a positive, dedicated, supportive and friendly service, working in interesting and valued rural and urban environments. We are an ‘open for business’ council and we pride ourselves on providing proactive positive advice to developers.

Enjoy a balanced work-life with a minimum of two days in the office and the flexibility to work from home for the rest of the week.

Additional benefits for this post include 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service), plus an additional day in December.  Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme, options of car or cycle loans through salary sacrifice as well as invaluable training opportunities for CPD and personal development. 

To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below.  For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Lucinda Roach, Development Manager on 01892 554455 or [email protected] or Carlos Hone, Head of Planning on 01892 554458 or [email protected]

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