Principal Planning Officer - Hybrid Lead Major Developments

Working for Essex; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Maldon District Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer on a temporary 3-month contract in Maldon. The role requires experience with major planning applications, managing a varied workload, and handling S106 agreements and PPAs.

The position is hybrid, with 2 days in the office weekly and occasional evening committee meetings. Educated to degree level in Planning or related subject, you will work with Essex County Council and Local Councils, present at committees, and manage data across

Qualifications

• Degree-level planning qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with major planning applications and complex casework.
• Ability to prepare reports and present to committees.
• Knowledge of S106 and PPAs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of complex and major planning applications.
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders; attend site visits and hearings as required.
• Prepare and present reports to planning committees and meet decision deadlines.
• Ensure accurate data handling and updates across information systems.

Skills

Major planning applications

Stakeholder management

Data protection

Report presentation

Committee liaison

Education

Degree in Planning or related

Tools

Planning information systems

Data management

Job description

Maldon District Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer on a temporary 3-month contract in Maldon. The role requires experience with major planning applications, managing a varied workload, and handling S106 agreements and PPAs.

The position is hybrid, with 2 days in the office weekly and occasional evening committee meetings. Educated to degree level in Planning or related subject, you will work with Essex County Council and Local Councils, present at committees, and manage data across