Principal Planning Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at one of the largest Local Planning Authorities in the UK. As a Principal Planning Officer, you will play a vital role in shaping Birmingham's future, contributing to significant developments and the HS2 project. This fast-paced position requires a blend of negotiation and organizational skills to ensure high-quality planning decisions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering an ambitious recovery strategy and capitalizing on the city's growth. With a supportive work environment and a range of benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in urban planning.

Benefits

Annual Leave (29 days)

Local Government pension scheme

Hybrid working options

Flexi scheme (2 additional days off)

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

My Birmingham Rewards

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Excellent negotiation and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience in delivering quality planning decisions is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Guide strategic schemes for the city and ensure equitable decision-making.
• Be integral to the recovery strategy and ambitious growth programme.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Planning decision-making

Job description

Principal Planning Officer

Permanent

Grade 5 - £40,221 - £48,474 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate.

These are exciting times to be working at Birmingham, one of the largest and most exciting Local Planning Authorities in the Country. As a member of the planning team, you will be integral to the recovery strategy, capitalising on the significant development across the city and the arrival of HS2. The planning team is at the centre of this ambitious growth programme and we are seeking talented and driven people to deliver it.

Principal Development Management Planners are required to guide some of the biggest and most strategic schemes the city has, ensuring a consistent and equitable approach to decision making. The role is fast-paced and requires excellent negotiation and organisational skills alongside a desire to deliver the best quality planning decisions.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave (29 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service and 34 days after 10 years’ service)
• Local Government pension scheme (career-average scheme with employee contributing approximately one-third and employer contributing approximately two-thirds)
• Hybrid working with opportunities for both office and home-based working
• Flexi scheme allowing for an additional 2 days off per month
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including:
  • Purchase up to 4 weeks additional annual leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Car Benefit scheme
• My Birmingham Rewards – discounts for high street and online retailers
• Health and wellbeing support – free, confidential 24/7 support and advice helpline

For informal inquiries, please contact Sarah Scannell, Assistant Director Planning at [e-mail]

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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is positive and equitable, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Closing date: 3rd January 2025 at 23.59pm

Interviews will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.

Job Description and Person Specification