Principal Officer Planning - External II

Nottingham City Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in West Bridgford is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to manage diverse planning applications and large-scale projects. This role involves strategic planning and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the community's objectives. The candidate should have a degree in Town Planning, extensive planning experience, and knowledge of urban design principles. The starting salary is £40,777, increasing to £44,075, plus a market supplement of £5,000 until August 2027.

Benefits

Market supplement

Local government benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related field accredited by RTPI.
• Extensive experience in Planning with major applications.
• Knowledge of current development management practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning applications.
• Oversee large-scale development projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Urban Planning

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Placemaking Principles

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Postgraduate Qualification in Urban Planning

Job description

Overview

To actively and effectively promote the Council's vision, values, aims, objectives and priorities, putting our citizens first through the delivery of best value services. The Principal Planning Officer will be responsible for managing a varied and complex caseload of planning applications, contributing to the delivery of Nottingham's strategic planning objectives. This position involves managing complex planning applications, overseeing large-scale development projects and shaping strategic policies that align with Nottingham's growth ambitions, sustainability goals, and local community needs. The role demands a high level of expertise in urban planning, excellent project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload of planning applications and contribute to the delivery of Nottingham's strategic planning objectives.
• Oversee large-scale development projects and shape strategic policies that align with growth ambitions, sustainability goals and local community needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver best-value services.

Qualifications

• Have a degree in Town Planning or a related field, accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and a postgraduate qualification in urban planning, environmental planning, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in Planning, leading on a range of major applications.
• Thorough knowledge of current development management practice, its legislative background, policy and procedural context, and the ability to apply this knowledge in real-world situations.
• Knowledge of the principles and best practices of Urban Design and sustainability, with experience applying placemaking principles in dense urban development schemes.

Salary and Location

Salary: Starting Salary is £40,777 (Level one) rising to £44,075 per annum plus a £5,000 p/a market supplement until August 2027

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

Benefits

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