Planning Officer

Chesterfield Borough Council; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Chesterfield is seeking a planning officer to manage planning applications and contribute to service improvement initiatives. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates should have strong professional skills, knowledge of planning legislation, and a valid driving licence. Benefits include flexible working conditions and access to a local government pension.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Flexible and agile working

Local government pension scheme

Discounted leisure membership

Qualifications

• Applications welcome from both recently qualified and more experienced planners.
• A full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage own case-load of varied planning applications and appeals.
• Undertake case officer duties on a range of application submissions.
• Deal with elected members, the public, applicants, and objectors professionally.

Skills

Strong professional skills

Good eye for design

Knowledge of current planning legislation

Commitment to customer care

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Reference: CBC25069. Salary details: £25,583 to £40,777 per year (depending upon qualifications and experience). Job term: permanent. Appointment type: full time. Hours: 37 hours per week. Location: Town Hall. Department: Development Management - Planning.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

Chesterfield – full time, flexible and agile working.

Chesterfield is a great place to live and work, with a proud heritage, significant ambitions for the future of its communities and the gateway town to the Peak District National Park. We are centrally located with excellent transport connectivity to nearby towns and cities.

Working for Chesterfield Borough Council in the planning team will enable you to contribute to helping to shape this growth and create great places with a genuine commitment to achieving high quality design. Our team needs great communicators who can engage effectively with others at all levels. You will need confidence, in depth knowledge, a positive attitude along with the passion and hard work to make Chesterfield thrive. In return, you will have the opportunity to grow your expertise in a supportive local authority environment.

Responsibilities

As a planning officer you will:

• manage your own case-load of varied planning applications and appeals
• undertake case officer duties on a range of application submissions
• carry out a significant day-to-day professional workload requiring motivation, initiative, negotiating skills and tact
• deal with elected members, the public, applicants and objectors in a professional and meaningful manner
• apply a wide and up-to-date knowledge of planning legislation and a sound judgement to the developing environment
• provide a quality service to customers and contribute to ongoing service improvement

Qualifications and requirements

• Strong professional skills, sound planning judgement, good eye for design
• Commitment to customer care and teamwork
• Knowledge of current planning legislation and policy
• Willingness to drive; a full driving licence is required
• Applications welcome from both recently qualified and more experienced planners

Benefits and conditions

The council offers rewarding conditions of service including generous leave entitlement, flexible and agile working, progressive HR policies, access to the local government pension scheme and discounted leisure membership.

How to apply

For an informal discussion please contact Helen Frith, Development Management & Conservation Manager, on 01246 959699 or [e-mail]. See the job description and person specification attached for more information.

This role involves driving; all applicants must hold a full driving licence.

CVs are not accepted for this vacancy. Please download and complete the application form and return it by email to [e-mail]. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

Closing date: 15 October 2025. Provisional interview date: 23 and 24 October 2025.