Senior Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to manage and determine complex planning applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Development Management, excellent interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach. The role offers flexible working arrangements and requires at least two days in the office weekly, contributing to the planning and development of the county. Salary and application details are available on their website.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Dining and travel discounts

Gym membership

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Development Management is a must.
• Experience of working collaboratively across service areas.
• Experience of mentoring staff and signing off applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and determine complex planning applications.
• Provide professional advice throughout the planning process.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and respond to customer demands.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Collaborative working

Mentoring

Commercial focus

Education

Membership of RTPI or working towards it

Job description

Location: Buckinghamshire County Wide

Overview

Join us as a Senior Planning Officer working in Development Management at Buckinghamshire Council. You'll be part of a team handling a broad range of planning cases, helping shape the future of Buckinghamshire.

About Us

Buckinghamshire Council combines the strengths of five former councils to serve residents better and provide stronger representation. Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to shape the future and deliver services in planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property.

About the Role

As a Senior Planner you will manage and determine complex planning applications, lead on professional advice throughout all stages of the planning process, including PPA, S106 negotiations and planning appeals. You will provide a high‑quality service responsive to customer demands, work collaboratively with colleagues, mentor junior officers, and sign off applications. The role is based in the Development Management Team 3, located in the county centre, and requires a full driving licence.

Any‑Desk

As an ‘any‑desk’ worker you will be able to work from home or from office locations, but you will need to be in the office at least two days a week.

About You

Extensive experience in Development Management is a must. You should meet the following:

• Excellent interpersonal, persuasion and negotiation skills
• Experience of working collaboratively across service areas
• Experience of mentoring staff and signing off applications
• Commercially focused with a resident‑centred approach
• Membership of the RTPI or working towards membership

Working Arrangements

We operate a 40:60 working arrangement: two days in the office, the rest remotely. Flexible and part‑time work is considered.

Proposed Interview Dates

Thursday 18th, Friday 19th and Monday 22nd December 2025.

Interview Type

In person at our Gateway Offices in Aylesbury.

Contact Details

For an informal chat, contact Mark Aughterlony at 01494 732142 or [e-mail].

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions.

Our Values and Culture

We value a fair and inclusive culture, make a difference, support health and well‑being, and provide career development. We champion equality, diversity and inclusion and are a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

Positive working environment, flexible working, pension scheme, dining and travel discounts, gym membership, and other perks.

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