Principal Planning Officer

Government of The United Kingdom; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A government authority in North Kesteven is seeking an experienced planning professional to lead the Development Management team. You will oversee significant development projects and ensure the delivery of robust planning decisions while managing a team. A degree in planning is essential, with demonstrated leadership and public speaking skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact on sustainable development in the area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with major and complex planning applications.
• Ability to deliver sound planning decisions promptly.
• Collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Planning colleagues.
• Coordinate involvement in Sustainable Urban Extensions.
• Defend planning decisions at appeal.

Skills

Planning applications management

Leadership and mentoring

Public speaking skills

Attention to detail

Political awareness

Education

Degree in planning or related discipline

Masters or equivalent

Job description

D1 - £53,336 - £55,438 per annum (this includes 17.5% Market Supplement) North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced and qualified planning professional to join the Development Management team. This post puts you at the heart of leading and making decisions on a wide range of significant and complex development projects which are critical in achieving positive outcomes for our people, our places, our economy and our environment. As well as managing a team of Planning colleagues you will be responsible for coordinating the Council's role in the delivery of one of our Sustainable Urban Extensions alongside engagement with the Nationally Significant infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) planned across our District. You will be instrumental in the delivery of the award-winning Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (CLLP) and help us to implement the carbon reduction goals which run through it, and which are reflected in everything that we do.

• Ensure delivery of robust and sound planning decisions in a timely manner;
• Presenting applications to the Planning Committee;
• Defending the Council's planning decisions at appeal;
• Supporting the delivery of the CLLP, the NK Plan and its Climate Response Strategy through securing positive and carbon-reduction based development outcomes;
• Contributing to improving, transforming and updating the delivery of the planning service.
• Degree in planning, or related discipline with experience, is essential and a masters or equivalent highly desirable;
• Demonstrable skill and aptitude for dealing with major and complex planning applications, finding creative/innovative solutions and facilitating sustainable development;
• Experience of leadership, mentoring and development of staff;
• Collaborative and progressive working with internal and external partners;
• Awareness and ability to work in a political environment is desirable;
• Experienced across all aspects of development management, Positive, creative and with good attention to detail;
• Presentation and public speaking skills;
• Well organised and resilient;
• Collaborative, energetic and a solution focussed person.

You will be required to apply a high level of conscientiousness when carrying out this politically restricted role, to support the delivery of the Development Management service and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the District. If you feel you have what it takes to undertake this role, this could be