Four Planning Officer posts in Barnsley Council's Planning Policy team, supporting preparation of the new Local Plan. Career grade salary; appointment level varies.
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Planning Officer. It’s a permanent, full-time post based in Barnsley, with hybrid working, paying £29,542 to £47,665 a year. Applications close on Friday 27 November 2026.
About the role
Town planners help decide how places change, balancing the need for new homes, jobs and infrastructure with protecting what people value. The work brings together policy, law, design and people skills, and offers a clear route to chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
About Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is the metropolitan borough council for Barnsley in South Yorkshire, covering the town itself together with Penistone, Hoyland, Wombwell, Cudworth, Royston, Goldthorpe and the Dearne valley communities. Based at Barnsley Town Hall, it runs all local council services, including education, social care, highways, housing and planning.
What they’re looking for
- RTPI membership (or working towards it)
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working
- Career progression
- Progression pathway
- Professional development
How to apply
You apply directly with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 27 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council’s website.
