Senior Planning Officer

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government pension

Generous leave entitlements (start at

Flexible working where appropriate

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform with high‑/

Discounts, salary sacrifice & more

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking a dynamic Senior Planning Officer to join the shared Strategic Planning team. The role will be actively involved in the preparation of replacement Local Plans using the new plan making system, Town and District Centre regeneration proposals, neighbourhood planning liaison and many more wide and varied tasks.

You will need a Degree or Diploma/MA in Town and Country Planning and Licentiate or Associate membership working toward

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma/MA in Town and Country Planning or other relevant degree.
• Licentiate or Associate member working towards full membership (MRTPI) of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the preparation of replacement Local Plans using the new plan making system.
• Contribute to Town and District Centre regeneration proposals and neighbourhood planning liaison.
• Engage in wide and varied strategic planning tasks within the shared Strategic Planning team.

Education

Town and Country Planning degree or Diploma/MA

MRTPI membership (Licentiate/Associate working towards full membership)

Job description

Senior Planning Officer

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council

1 Full Time Permanent Position, 37 Hours per week

£37,563 - £42,123 per annum

Bromsgrove and Redditch are located in rural north-east Worcestershire. Bromsgrove is an historic market town surrounded by a number of attractive villages and smaller settlements. Redditch, a partial new town, with a wide variety of different urban neighbourhoods. Both Local authorities have significant areas of green belt, and combined with the proximity to the Birmingham conurbation results in complex strategic planning issues to be assessed.

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are looking for a dynamic, motivated, organised and experienced planning professional to join our shared Strategic Planning team.

You will be actively involved in the preparation of replacement Local Plans using the new plan making system, Town and District Centre regeneration proposals, neighbourhood planning liaison and many more wide and varied tasks.

Degree or Diploma/MA in Town and Country Planning or other relevant degree is required, as well as Licentiate or Associate member working towards full membership (MRTPI) of the Royal Town Planning Institute .

When applying please ensure that you provide full details of how you meet the essential criteria specified in the Person Specification (attached)

Additional Information

The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:

• Local Government pension
• Generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more

Need further information?

If you require further information please contact Mike Dunphy, Strategic Planning Manager on 01527 881325 or email [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 20 November 2026 (Midnight)

Interview date to be confirmed

Attached documents
Senior Planning Officer SP April 2026 .pdf