Planning Officer

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England seeks a proactive planner to manage caseloads of planning applications and provide essential advice to applicants. The role emphasizes high-quality development assessment ensuring standards are met. The ideal candidate has strong development management knowledge and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. The position offers excellent work-life balance and the flexibility of job-share or part-time options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job-share options

Fair pay and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proactive and qualified planner with strong management skills.
• Must be capable of working independently and in a team.
• Experience in planning or development control is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of planning applications and appeals.
• Assess and determine planning applications to meet standards.
• Provide advice to developers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to high-quality development in the District.

Skills

Development management knowledge

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration skills

Planning experience

Job description

Role Overview

Given the government's growth agenda, the District is subject to significant development pressure that needs to be carefully planned for and managed. The Council has declared climate and ecological emergencies. Within this context, the Development Management Team plays a vital role in assessing and determining a wide range of planning applications, providing advice to applicants and stakeholders, and ensuring that development proposals meet the highest standards. This post provides an excellent opportunity to work within a high‑performing Development Management team and to develop a career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of planning applications, appeals, and pre‑application enquiries.
• Assess and determine a wide range of planning applications to meet development standards.
• Provide advice to applicants and stakeholders on development proposals.
• Contribute to the delivery of high‑quality development across the District.

Qualifications and Experience

• Highly capable, proactive and qualified planner with strong development management knowledge and skills.
• Able to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a positive team environment.
• Experience in planning, development control or related fields (as required by the role).

Equalities and Safeguarding

BANE S Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at‑risk register (redeployee). If you meet the essential criteria you will be considered ahead of external applicants.

Bath and North East Somerset Council is a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to having a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourage suitable applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We provide safeguarding support, and employees working with vulnerable groups must undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Bath and North East Somerset offers flexible working arrangements, job‑share, part‑time and flexible work options. The Council provides a great work/life balance, fair pay, and a supportive environment.