Principal Development Management Officer

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Development Management Officer within the Council's Planning Service.

The role involves dealing with a varied and interesting caseload of major/strategic projects such as city centre regeneration sites and sustainable urban extensions to the city. It also involves:

• line management of a small team of planners
• leading major project teams
• presenting to Committee
• representing the Council at appeals
• participating in the Council's Design Review Panel

Whether you are already an experienced Principal Planner, or looking to advance to the next step in your career, this could be the job for you.

About you

Are you:

• a qualified planning officer with an RTPI accredited planning degree and a number of years direct experience in development management?
• an excellent communicator, willing to develop and grow professionally, and to support the growth of the wider team?
• enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive?

Do you have:

• leadership, organisational and problem solving qualities?
• a keen interest in place shaping?
• a desire to be involved in strategic and city regeneration initiatives?
• a willingness to drive performance and improve the quality of design?

If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Pay and benefits

• Salary £53,051 - £57,455 (pay grade 13), 37 hours per week, permanent
• Flexible and agile working, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
• Professional (RTPI) fees paid
• A positive team culture with a focus on wellbeing, learning, personal and professional development as well as career opportunities

About the employer

Peterborough is a unique combination of a New Town and historic Cathedral City, and one of the fastest growing places in the UK, with a diverse mix of communities and businesses as well as a thriving new University. Located on the A1 and the East Coast Main Line, it is a highly accessible location that makes it attractive for new business and homes.

The team has an ambitious growth agenda, and the role is key to achieving the Council's objective of delivering high quality development in a timely and efficient manner. It really is an exciting time to join an ambitious, aspirational and supportive team.

You can view some of the Council's current regeneration projects on the Peterborough City Council website.

How to apply

If you have any additional questions please email hiring manager Polly.Harris-Gorf@peterborough.gov.uk.

Provisional interview dates: 11 and 14 December 2026.

Further information

The Council is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. Applications are welcome from individuals of all backgrounds, and particularly from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities.

The Council is committed to making its application process as accessible as possible. If you have, or consider yourself to have, a disability and need reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.

Appointment to this post is subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.