Principal Development Management Officer

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 122.000 - 169.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Peterborough City Council is seeking a Principal Development Management Officer within the Planning Service to lead major projects and manage a small team of planners. The role will involve handling strategic regeneration sites and providing expert guidance to ensure timely, high-quality development outcomes.

The post requires leading major project teams, presenting to Committee, representing the Council at appeals, and taking part in the Council's Design Review Panel.

Qualifikationen

• RTPI-accredited planning degree required.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Line manage a small team of planners.
• Lead major project teams and regeneration initiatives.
• Present to Committee and represent the Council at appeals.
• Participate in the Design Review Panel and ensure high-quality design outcomes.

Ausbildung

RTPI-accredited planning degree

Jobbeschreibung

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 and 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

All about our Team

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, we are in a highly accessible location that makes us an attractive location for new business and homes. You can view some of our current regeneration projects here: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/planning-and-development/regeneration

Out 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.

a positive team culture with a focus on wellbeing, learning, personal and professional development as well as career opportunities.

flexible and agile working, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. We also pay for your professional (RTPI) fees.

It really is an exciting time to join our ambitious, aspirational and supportive team.

All 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 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.

If you have any additional questions please email hiring manager [e-mail]

Provisional interview dates 11 & 14th December 2026

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers itself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

a qualified planning officer with an RTPI accredited planning degree