Principal Planning Officer (Development Management)

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to manage major development schemes. The role involves providing advice during the pre-application stage and representing the Council in public meetings. The position offers hybrid working options and requires engagement with junior staff decision-making. The closing date for applications is 23rd November 2025.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload of major development schemes.
• Ability to provide advice at the pre-application stage.
• Experience representing an organization in public meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and determine cases for major development schemes.
• Provide detailed advice at pre-application stage.
• Sign off decisions for junior members of staff.

Skills

Manage major development schemes

Provide detailed advice

Represent the Council

Job description

Place, Arts and Economy

Principal Planning Officer (Development Management)

£48,226 - £50,269 per annum

Plus £2,144 Market Forces Supplement

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.

We offer the rewards and benefits that make it a great place to work (if you are applying for a Casual position these do not apply).

People like you

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.

If you would like to discuss the post before submitting your application, we would love to hear from you, please contact either Rob Young - Business Manager on 01926 456535 or Sandip Sahota – Business Manager on 01926 456554.

Closing date: 23rd November 2025

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