Development Management Officer

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Employee Benefits Platform discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Home & Electronics schemes

Volunteering hours

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is inviting applications for a Development Management Officer in the Planning Service. You will be trained to manage a diverse caseload of planning and related applications, from local to major schemes, supporting senior planners on high-profile projects and contributing to service improvements.

This is an excellent early career opportunity with structured training, potential professional accreditation, and a collaborative team environment that values growth, quality

Qualifications

• Strong research and analysis skills with ability to read and interpret legislation.
• Town Planning/Urban Planning degree is desirable.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Help manage a diverse caseload of planning and related applications.
• Support delivery of high-profile city centre developments and sustainable urban extensions.
• Collaborate with Principal Planners and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Legislation interpretation

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Town Planning/Urban Planning degree

Job description

Start your career in planning with us - are you looking for your first role in planning?

Are you ready to take on the challenges and rewards of a career in planning and development? We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Planning Service as a Development Management Officer.

Our Development Management Team plays a vital role in shaping the city and its surrounding countryside, assessing a wide range of development proposals—from local applications to major strategic schemes.

In this role, you'll be trained to manage a diverse caseload of planning and related applications, building valuable experience and developing your professional expertise. You'll also work alongside experienced Principal Planners, supporting the delivery of high-profile projects such as city centre developments and sustainable urban extensions.

We're committed to the growth and success of our officers. You'll benefit from structured internal training, opportunities to contribute to service improvement projects, and the potential to work towards professional accreditation with the Royal Town Planning Institute.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your career at a key early stage, within a supportive, collaborative team that is passionate about delivering high-quality planning outcomes.

If you're looking to make a real impact and grow your career in planning, we'd love to hear from you

All about You

Do you have a genuine interest for contributing to the future planning and delivery of economic growth and housing within a developing City environment? Are you committed to supporting a quality environment enabling access and opportunities for all?

We are looking for a individual who is willing to learn and adapt to changes, is able to work independently or as team and is motivated.

Have strong research and analysis skills, with ability to read and interpret legislation.

Having a Town Planning/Urban Planning or related degree is desirable, but above all we are looking for people with a strong interest in the built environment who want to improve the city of Peterborough.

Our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme...

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

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 yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Appointment to this post will be 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.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.