Principal Planning Officer CDC

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced and ambitious planning professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work on major, high-profile developments that will shape the future of a fast-growing and ambitious city? If so, we have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to join the Development Management team to lead on some of the most strategic and complex planning applications in Doncaster. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality development, helping to create sustainable, attractive, and well-designed places.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced officer to play a key role in the determination and delivery of high-quality development. With considerable experience within Development Management, you will have excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; you will work well in a team environment, with a challenging but interesting case load. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career. As a Principal Planning Officer, you will have the chance to mentor junior colleagues, influence key planning decisions, and gain exposure to some of the most high-profile applications in the city.

You will join a highly skilled and supportive team that embraces innovation and modern ways of working. Our service has been at the forefront of digital planning transformation, giving you the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment.

The successful candidate will have the ability to proactively manage their own complex caseloads, collaborate positively with colleagues from across the council, as well as external stakeholders, developers, Elected Members, and the general public. There are also opportunities to act as mentor to other members of the team.

Doncaster is one of the best places to invest in the UK, with ambitious development plans and a strong vision for the future. From large-scale regeneration projects to allocations through our adopted Development Plan, this role offers the chance to shape the city’s landscape and contribute to its long-term success.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a positive, dedicated, and friendly service, working on interesting and varied projects so if you’re an ambitious planner with experience in managing major planning applications and a strong desire to deliver real, positive change to the area, we want to hear from you.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

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