Planning Officer

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the East Midlands is seeking a Planning Officer to manage a diverse case-load of planning applications and appeals. The ideal candidate should have strong professional skills, sound planning judgment, and a passion for design. This role offers flexible working, generous leave, and a commitment to customer care. Applications are invited from both recent graduates and experienced planners. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Flexible and agile working

Access to local government pension scheme

Discounted leisure membership

Qualifications

• Right to work authorization to work for Chesterfield Borough Council.
• Full driving licence.
• Proven experience in planning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong professional skills

Sound planning judgement

Good eye for design

Commitment to customer care

Team work

Job description

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking a Planning Officer to join their team. The council is located in a great place to live and work, with a proud heritage and significant ambitions for the future.

The successful candidate will manage their own case-load of varied planning applications and appeals. They will need strong professional skills, sound planning judgement, a good eye for design, as well as a commitment to customer care and team work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case-load of planning applications and appeals
• Undertake case officer duties on a range of application submissions
• Deal with elected members, the public, applicants, and objectors in a professional and meaningful manner
• Provide a quality service to customers

Requirements

• Right to work authorisation to work for Chesterfield Borough Council
• Full driving licence
• Strong professional skills and sound planning judgement
• Good eye for design and commitment to customer care and team work

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

Applications are welcome from recently qualified planners and more experienced planners. The salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and skill set.

To apply, please download and complete the application form and return it by email to [e-mail] by the closing date of 15 October 2025.

For an informal discussion, please contact Helen Frith, Development Management & Conservation Manager, on 01246 959699 or [e-mail].