Principal Planning Officer

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Nottingham City Council for a Principal Planning Officer to manage planning applications and contribute to strategic planning objectives. This full-time role requires expertise in urban planning and project management, aimed at improving community services. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for sustainable development and a commitment to shaping Nottingham's future.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Competitive pay and great leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning accredited by RTPI.
• Extensive experience in leading major planning applications.
• Thorough knowledge of development management practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex planning applications and oversee large-scale development projects.
• Shape strategic policies aligning with Nottingham's growth and sustainability goals.
• Promote best value services while putting citizens first.

Skills

Urban Planning

Project Management

Collaboration

Sustainability Knowledge

Urban Design Principles

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Postgraduate Qualification in Urban Planning

Job description

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Salary:Starting Salary is £39,513 (Level one) rising to £42,708 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

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

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Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham.So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Councilhere.

About the Role

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.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Have a degree in Town Planning or a related field, accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and a postgraduatequalification 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, as well as the ability to accurately apply this knowledge in a real-world situation.
• Knowledge of the principles and best practices of Urban Design and sustainability.
• Extensive experience of applying urban designplacemaking principles in development schemes in a dense urban context.

You can find the job description here

For informal enquiries,please contact Rob Percival, Planning Manager, by telephone on [phone]or by email [e-mail].

Closing Date:21st July 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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