Principal Planning Lead – Development Management (Remote)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RTPI subscription paid

IT equipment provided for home working

30 days leave after 5 years

Free parking

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council seeks a Principal Planning Officer to shape two communities, Bromsgrove and Redditch, by guiding major and minor schemes through planning processes. You will lead pre-application discussions, manage caseloads and defend decisions through appeals.

You will mentor Planning Officers and Assistants, promoting development quality while supporting a flexible, home-working culture and collaboration across councils.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification (or higher) in a relevant field.
• Full Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• At least three years of planning experience, including one year in Development Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead meaningful conversations at the pre-application stage.
• Manage your caseload with confidence and independence, championing high-quality development.
• Ensure residents and applicants receive a clear, fair and responsive service.
• Robustly defend decisions through the appeal process.
• Take a lead role in planning enforcement to safeguard the environment.
• Mentor and support Planning Officers and Planning Assistants; contribute to their development.

Skills

Degree-level qualification

RTPI Chartered Membership

Planning experience

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Bromsgrove District Council seeks a Principal Planning Officer to shape two communities, Bromsgrove and Redditch, by guiding major and minor schemes through planning processes. You will lead pre-application discussions, manage caseloads and defend decisions through appeals.

You will mentor Planning Officers and Assistants, promoting development quality while supporting a flexible, home-working culture and collaboration across councils.