Senior Planning Officer

Rushcliffe Borough Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rushcliffe Borough Council in Nottinghamshire is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join our team in Nottingham. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead a planning team delivering robust local planning decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive planning experience, strong leadership, and a track record of mentoring junior staff to ensure high-quality outcomes for the borough.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and development control.
• Experience leading a team and mentoring staff.
• Strong knowledge of planning policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a planning team.
• Oversee planning applications and decisions.
• Provide strategic advice to council.

Skills

Planning

Leadership

Job description

Rushcliffe Borough Council is hiring a Senior Planning Officer based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, UK.

This is a Full time opportunity (£45,000).

Are you an experienced planner ready to lead and mentor a strong team? Rushcliffe Borough Council has an exciting Senior Planning Officer opportunity!

Location: West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG

Salary: LS9 £45,261-£48,150 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 23rd August 2026

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