Planning Officer

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Job summary

A leading Council Partnership in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Planning Officer to support economic growth and regeneration. This permanent, full-time role offers opportunities for career progression and the chance to make a significant impact on community planning and housing delivery.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme with 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Policy

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and skilled Planning professional.
• Ability to manage diverse range of cases.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse range of cases, including major developments.
• Providing planning advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Representing the Planning Service at committee meetings and appeals.

Skills

Customer Service

Planning Advice

Project Management

Job description

Job Description

Planning Officer

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37

Length of Contract: Permanent

Salary Range: £31,586 - £40,476 per annum

Location: Spalding

Application Deadline: 1st of August 2025

Are you a highly motivated and skilled Planning professional looking for a new challenge within the largest Council Partnership of its kind in the country?

Our client is looking for a motivated and skilled Planning professional to join their Planning Service as a Planning/Senior Planning Officer (Career Graded).

Their Planning Team is committed to creating sustainable, vibrant communities with a key focus on people and place. If you are looking for a role where you will play a key part in providing a high-quality planning service that delivers economic growth, regeneration, and housing, contributing to the vision for our client and the Partnership, they want to hear from you.

As a Senior Planning Officer, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to economic growth, housing delivery, and regeneration schemes. Your expertise and leadership will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of planning services. You will work closely with the Principal Planning Officer and Development Management Lead to deliver quality outcomes and ensure a positive, collaborative approach across the Planning Team.

This is a career graded role, with opportunities to progress from Planning Officer to Senior Planning Officer. Applicants interested in all levels of the role are encouraged to apply.

Please refer to the Job Profile Document for details on how they plan to support career progression in this role.

Salaries are:

• Planning Officer: £31,586 - £35,235 per annum
• Senior Planning Officer: £36,124 - £40,476 per annum

With a "can-do" attitude and passion to succeed, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality services for the communities they serve. If you are ready to make a lasting impact on economic growth and housing delivery, our client wants to hear from you!

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Managing a diverse range of cases, including major developments, supporting economic growth, regeneration, and housing delivery projects.
• Providing planning advice to internal and external stakeholders, developers, and members.
• Representing the Planning Service at committee meetings and appeals as required.
• Striving to provide excellent customer service by offering honest, professional, and reliable advice to stakeholders and customers.

This position is part of the shared role within the Councils Partnership and adheres to the S113 agreement between the participating Partnership Councils, in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement dated 1^st October 2021.

Benefits

They offer excellent terms and conditions of employment, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme with the option to buy additional leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform offering retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu vaccinations
• Free Eye Test vouchers
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Opportunities for career progression and training
• Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply

About Our Client

Our client, along with two other Councils, has formed the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to improve services for communities in the sub-region, resulting in many positive outcomes.

Over time, services are expected to become formally shared across the three Councils, creating opportunities for colleagues to work in new and innovative areas.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fair recruitment processes and non-discriminatory practices. They reserve the right to amend the closing date based on application numbers. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person, potentially prior to the stated deadline.