Principal Planning Officer (Policy) – Permanent

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Worksop; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning agency is seeking a Principal Planning Officer (Policy) to spearhead significant development projects in the region. You will oversee major planning applications and provide expert advice while mentoring junior team members. With a focus on community engagement and legislative expertise, this role is pivotal in shaping local and regional growth. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday leave and healthcare plans.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing major planning applications.
• Sound understanding of the legislative and political landscape.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and manage external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex strategic projects and high-impact regeneration schemes.
• Progress and assess a range of major planning applications.
• Act as the Council’s expert witness at public inquiries.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Legislative knowledge

Job description

Principal Planning Officer (Policy) – Permanent

Salary: Salary Grade 9 i.e. £41,511 - £45,718 per annum (pay award pending)
Full Time, 37 hours per week

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Principal Planning Officer (Policy) to join our high-performing Planning Team and play a key role in shaping some of the most ambitious developments in the region. This is your opportunity to lead on complex strategic projects, nationally significant infrastructure proposals, and high-impact regeneration schemes.

You’ll be responsible for progressing and assessing a range of major planning applications while mentoring junior staff, managing external consultants, and providing expert planning advice at all levels. You’ll also play a central role in community outreach and engagement around key developments—including transformative projects like new settlements and the Trent Valley Supercluster.

This senior role requires a sound understanding of development management and the wider legislative and political landscape of planning. You’ll regularly act as the Council’s expert witness at public inquiries, liaise with developers, and contribute directly to shaping local and regional growth.

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.You can read about all our employee benefitshere.

We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.

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Candidate Information Pack

Closing date:17 July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: to be confirmed