Planning Officer (Development Management)

TN United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a Planning Officer in Ashton-under-Lyne, where you will manage planning applications and support significant development projects. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of Tameside.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders.
• Experience in a planning team is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of planning applications and provide pre-application advice.
• Support Assistant Planning Officers and colleagues in skill development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Planning Officer (Development Management), Ashton-under-Lyne

Client:

Location:

Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

4843bfbe3307

Job Views:

4

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade H. Scale 29 - £38,626 to Scale 34 - £43,693 with a professional bar at SCP 31 £40,476

Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Base Location: Tameside One, Ashton-under-Lyne

Assessment Date: Shortlisting w/c 23 June 2025, Interviews w/c 30 June 2025

The Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Development Management team as a Planning Officer.

There’s plenty happening in Tameside. With some of the largest development pockets of land in the Greater Manchester area, Tameside has a number of significant growth projects, including the 2,000+ home Godley Green Garden Village, Ashton Moss employment site with capacity to deliver 1 million sq ft of commercial floorspace, the St Petersfield mixed-use regeneration scheme, and other significant projects. The Council has recently established a Strategic Growth Unit to focus on delivering major projects that will boost the borough’s economy.

The development management team plays an integral role in supporting this growth and ensuring developments are well-placed. You will provide pre-application advice and manage a caseload of planning applications, including other types such as prior approvals, adverts, and lawful development certificates.

This role offers opportunities for personal development, starting with minor applications and progressing to more major, high-profile schemes. We support your professional journey as a town planner, with supervision and training to help you achieve your ambitions.

About You:

You will have excellent communication skills for liaising with Elected Members, applicants/agents, and internal and external teams, providing advice and assistance. You will also support Assistant Planning Officers and colleagues to develop their skills. Experience in a planning team, whether in public or private practice, is beneficial but not essential.

In return, we offer a chance to develop your career in town planning, with a permanent position, competitive salary, further training, and support towards RTPI membership.

Tameside Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all community sections, including those seeking flexible working arrangements.

About Us:

Come shape the future of Tameside with us!

Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council: “Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a passionate team making a real difference in our borough...”

Our Place Directorate covers planning, highways, parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. We work on projects like Ashton Old Baths, master plans for town centers, and new developments like Godley Green Garden Village. Our aim is to ensure core services are modern, efficient, and supporting thriving communities while safeguarding heritage buildings and assets.

We seek passionate individuals to join us in driving change, improving services, and shaping Tameside’s future. Join us to build the future of Tameside together!”

We are committed to ensuring all citizens lead healthy lives, supporting economic growth, providing quality health and care services, and creating supportive communities. Our values—Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity, and Engage—guide our practice and behaviors, emphasizing how we do things as much as what we do.

This post is classified as a professional job, with a development grade that allows progression based on professional qualifications, experience, membership, and standards. It is a politically restricted post and requires a specified level of spoken English. Sponsorship is not available at this time.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering reasonable adjustments as per the Equality Act 2010. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here. For more information, contact the recruiting manager at 0161 342 2490 or [e-mail].