Principal Planning Officer - Drive Strategic Planning for a Thriving Charnwood

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in the East Midlands is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead strategic planning initiatives. The successful candidate will develop planning policies and engage with stakeholders. Required qualifications include a degree in Town and Country Planning and full RTPI membership. This part-time role offers competitive salary and generous leave.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Agile working opportunities

Professional development support

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Inclusive workplace culture

Access to free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex planning policy matters.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Degree in Town and Country Planning required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement planning policies.
• Support preparation of Supplementary Planning Documents.
• Contribute to the Borough-wide Design Code and Community Infrastructure Levy.

Skills

Experience in handling complex planning policy matters

Strong communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning

Full membership of RTPI

Job description

Principal Planning Officer - Drive Strategic Planning for a Thriving Charnwood

Salary: £44,075 to £47,181 per annum

Golden Hello: £4,087

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week

About us

Picture this: an ambitious and dynamic organisation, focused on supporting local communities, looking after the environment and creating a thriving economy.

Welcome to Charnwood Borough Council! We’re not just any council – we take pride in our work and our borough, deliver outstanding customer service and work together with pace and positivity.

At Charnwood, we’re proud to be an ambitious, forward‑thinking organisation committed to supporting communities, protecting our environment, and driving sustainable growth. Our borough blends vibrant towns with rich heritage and stunning landscapes.

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Principal Planning Officer to join our team.

Why Charnwood?

Charnwood is in the heart of the East Midlands, home to 184,000 residents and a rich mix of market towns and picturesque conservation villages. Centrally located between Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester, our main town, Loughborough, offers excellent connectivity and a vibrant community.

The Role

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced planning professional to join our Local Plans team at a pivotal time. With our Local Plan nearing adoption, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Charnwood through:

• Developing and implementing planning policies
• Supporting the preparation of Supplementary Planning Documents
• Contributing to the creation of a Borough‑wide Design Code and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

You will need a full UK driving licence as you will be travelling throughout the Borough and may be using your own transport.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in handling complex planning policy matters
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and partner organisations
• A degree in Town and Country Planning
• Full membership of the RTPI

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days (depending upon length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Agile working opportunities
• Professional development support
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• A welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture
• Access to free parking

Be You

At Charnwood, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce and recognise and celebrate people’s individual strengths and talents. Our commitment to diversity makes our services better, more inclusive, and more effective.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Gold Award holder under the Armed Forces Covenant. Our staff are actively involved in shaping our workplace through forums and working groups focused on wellbeing and equality.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us in shaping the future of Charnwood – if you share our values and have the skills we need, apply without delay!

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Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/planningcareers

Closing Date

18 December 25