Area Planning Officer

North Kesteven District Council; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in North Kesteven is seeking an experienced Area Planning Officer to manage complex development proposals and support the Development Management team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant planning qualification and extensive experience, with excellent communication skills and a strong focus on detail. This position is key to driving the Council's impactful growth agenda while promoting sustainability. The role offers competitive remuneration and a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Extensive post qualification experience in Local Authority or private sector planning.
• Proven record of political and professional sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of complex and major development proposals.
• Prepare evidence as expert witness at inquiries.
• Mentor and support Planning Officers.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to resolve complex issues

Education

Relevant planning qualification to degree or equivalent

Job description

Area Planning Officer

Full-time (37 Hours)

Grade C2 - £44,909 - £49,081 per annum (inclusive of 17.5% Market Supplement)

North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced planning professional to join the Development Management team. This post puts you at the heart of a high profile department which is implementing an ambitious growth and place-shaping agenda but set around the core principles of delivering the Council’s carbon reduction ambitions to 2030.

Job Requirements

• Relevant planning qualification to degree, diploma, masters or equivalent
• Demonstrable extensive post qualification experience from working on complex planning matters within a Local Authority or for the private sector across all aspects of Development Management
• Well-developed written and verbal communications skills, with a proven record of political and professional sensitivity and awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage a caseload of mainly complex and major development proposals and pre-application enquiries
• Prepare and provide written evidence and act as expert witness on the Council's behalf at public inquiries and hearings
• Prioritise and manage workload to meet legislative timescales and deadlines
• To mentor and support Planning Officers

Key Attributes

• Evidence of the capability to work alone or with minimal supervision to resolve complex and significant professional issues
• Well-developed written and verbal communications skills
• To be able to order and weight material planning considerations appropriately, and to articulate and justify decisions made
• A highly organised and conscientious person

You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of the Development Management service at a professional level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district.

If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call: Nick Feltham, Development Manager, on 01529 308132

To complete an application form and further details, please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk

The closing date for all applications is 7 December 2025

The interview date will be 15 December 2025