Chief Planning Officer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Chief Planning Officer to lead a strategic team focused on delivering ambitious goals and ensuring service excellence. Candidates should embody resilience, integrity, and adaptability, driving transformative change within the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Positive leader who champions values and behaviours.
• Bold, ambitious, and results-driven with a focus on strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower teams to deliver sustainable development.
• Act as a professional advisor to the Council and Planning Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Resilience

Adaptability

Integrity

Job description

Job DescriptionFull time (Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week)
Salary between £77,557- £85,211 per annum

Our client has a really exciting opportunity to join their organisation within the Operations Directorate and Planning Service. As an organisation they have big ambitions and aspirations for the future of their Council and services. You will have the opportunity to join a fast paced, strategic team that is key to delivering the Council objectives.

As the Chief Planning Officer, you’ll be at the helm for communication, leadership, and service excellence. Inspiring and empowering your team to deliver sustainable development in the District; transformative change as well as involvement in the delivery of their Local Plan ahead of Local Government Re-organisation; use of new planning technology and involvement in an invested enforcement team. You will act as a professional advisor to the Council and its Planning Committee, helping ensure planning makes a full contribution to the economic, social and environmental well-being of the District.

They are looking for someone who is:

• Positive: A resilient and flexible leader who is open to change. Someone who will lead their teams to success and be a champion for their values and behaviours.
• Bold: Lead fearlessly, guiding your team towards ambitious goals and ensuring the effective delivery of the strategic and transformation plans of the Council, its Target Operating Model and Council Strategy. Look for solutions and work with others to implement them.
• Respectful: Lead and act with integrity, instil trust and confidence within your peers, teams and members.
• Results driven: Set challenging goals for yourself and others, taking ownership of your part in the delivery of the Council Strategy and be open to the feedback that comes as part of that.

In return for your hard work and contribution, they can offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Take a look at their website for the full range of benefits and support their offer their staff

The district is home to many different people, and they want their workforce to better reflect their diverse local communities. They encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Many of their staff also work flexibly in different ways e.g. part-time, compressed hours and everything in between; please talk to them about the flexibility you need to do this role.

The closing date for applications is 1st August 2025 with interviews likely to be held on 12th August 2025.

The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. They are a Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

Their organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

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