Principal Planning Officer

WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in the UK is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to manage and determine notable development schemes. The role involves providing pre-application advice, representing the council in public, and signing off junior staff decisions. The position primarily allows for home working with the requirement to attend offices or sites in the Warwick District as needed. Competitive work-life balance and development opportunities are emphasized.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing major development schemes.
• Ability to provide detailed advice at the pre-application stage.
• Experience in representing in public and at appeals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and determine a caseload of major development schemes.
• Sign off decisions for junior staff.
• Deputise for Team Leaders.

Job description

We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone.

Are you looking to develop your career in town planning within a progressive planning service covering an area boasting extensive countryside along with historic market towns and villages? If so, we are recruiting to this role in Development Management.

As a Principal Planning Officer, you will manage and determine a caseload of predominantly major development schemes, including providing detailed advice at the pre-application stage and representing the Council in public and at appeal. You will also sign off decisions for junior members of staff and deputise for the Team Leaders.

The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available.

Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work. We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.