Senior Planning Lead: Major Projects & Regeneration

Mansfield District Council; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Casual car user allowance

Job summary

Mansfield District Council invites applications for a Principal Development Management Officer to lead complex planning applications and shape the district's growth. You will guide developers and stakeholders, drive sustainable growth and align with the Local Plan while developing a capable team.

The role requires senior planning experience, leadership skills, and a proactive, solution-focused approach to drive strategic decisions and council growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified planner status or working towards chartered status is expected.
• Experience handling complex planning applications is essential.
• Leadership experience and ability to develop a team are required.
• Resilient, proactive and solutions-focused attitude is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead on major and complex planning applications.
• Collaborate with developers, partners and stakeholders to progress schemes.
• Shape sustainable growth in line with the Local Plan and regeneration priorities.
• Support and develop a skilled, motivated team.
• Contribute to strategic planning decisions and long-term place shaping.
• Represent the council at committees, inquiries and public forums as needed.

Skills

Qualified planner

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Complex planning applications

Education

Qualified planner or working towards chartered status

Job description

Mansfield District Council invites applications for a Principal Development Management Officer to lead complex planning applications and shape the district's growth. You will guide developers and stakeholders, drive sustainable growth and align with the Local Plan while developing a capable team.

The role requires senior planning experience, leadership skills, and a proactive, solution-focused approach to drive strategic decisions and council growth.