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Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer (2 YR FTC)

Leamington Spa, Midlands
Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer (Career Grade)
£34,434 - £46,142 per annum 
Secondment/Fixed Term Contract to 30.6.28
37 Hours per week 

Are you looking to develop your career in town planning within a progressive planning service covering an area boasting extensive countryside along with historic market towns and villages? If so, we are recruiting to this role in Development Management. 

As a Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer you will manage and determine a caseload of planning applications including a wide range of development proposals and major development schemes; provide detailed advice at the pre-application stage and represent the Council in public and at appeal.  
Given the complexity of the work that the postholder is expected to undertake, we are aiming to appoint at the Senior Planning Officer level.
The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available.

If you would like to discuss the post before submitting your application, we would love to hear from you, please contact either:

Rob Young - Business Manager on 01926 456535 or Sandip Sahota – Business Manager on 01926 456554

If you are unable to download the job details please contact the HR Support Team on 01926 456310 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 12 July 2026

Job Details

  • Location

    Leamington Spa, Midlands
  • Salary

    £34,434 - £46,142
  • Contract Type

    Contract
  • Job Level

    Planner / Planning Officer, Senior Planner / Senior Planning Officer
  • Reference

    PJCOM2810
  • Closing Date

    Jul 12, 2026
  • Function

    Town Planning
  • Sector

    Local Authority
  • Specialism

    Development Management