Planning Officer

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Spalding; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a Planning Officer to join its dynamic Planning Service. The role involves managing diverse planning cases and providing strategic advice to enhance economic growth and regeneration in the area. With clear pathways for career progression, this position offers an exciting opportunity to impact community development positively.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme with 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme*

Flexible Working Policy

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a can-do attitude and passion for the planning profession.
• Looking for motivated candidates with planning experience.
• Career progression opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of cases including major developments.
• Provide planning advice to stakeholders.
• Represent the Planning Service at committee meetings.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer Service

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 the passion to succeed, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality services for the people and places 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, contributing to key projects supporting economic growth, regeneration, and housing delivery.
• Providing planning advice to internal and external stakeholders, developers, members, and residents.
• Representing the Planning Service at committee 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 a shared role within the Councils Partnership and is covered by the S113 agreement between the participating Partnership Councils, in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement dated 1st October 2021.

Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform with retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• 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 the 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 staff to be involved in new and innovative areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory, with fair treatment of all employees.

The Council reserves the right to amend the closing date based on application numbers. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person, possibly before the closing date, when suitable candidates are identified.