Principal Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization located in Preston seeks a Principal Planning Officer to lead development management functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the planning system, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a salary of £49,282 - £50,269 per annum, flexible benefits including hybrid working, and minimum 30 days annual leave.

Benefits

Flexi time

Hybrid working

Minimum 30 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Payment of professional fees

Discounted parking

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted bus and rail fares

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the planning system and current legislation.
• Experience leading a team in a planning context.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of the area teams in Preston delivering Development Management.
• Handle a caseload of applications and attend Planning Committee meetings.
• Provide guidance to officers and stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of current planning legislation

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work independently

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Principal Planning Officer

Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week

Salary: £49,282 - £50,269 per annum

Development and Housing Directorate – Located in the heart of Lancashire, Preston is a vibrant city with a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a thriving cultural scene. We are seeking a well organised and motivated individual, who is an experienced Town Planning professional, to take up a Principal Planning Officer role with the Development Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of the area teams in Preston, delivering the Development Management function of the Planning Department.
• Handle a caseload of applications, attend Planning Committee and appeal hearings and inquiries, and provide guidance to officers, Members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills; act on own initiative; prioritise and meet deadlines.

Qualifications and requirements

• Extensive knowledge and experience of the planning system as well as current planning legislation, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Experience in leading a team is required to reflect the leadership aspect of the role.

Benefits

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 30 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVCs, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to International Sponsorship.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Phil Cousins, Development Management Team Leader on 01772 906584 or [e-mail]. To obtain further details and apply online please visit our website by clicking on the 'apply button'