Senior Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to manage planning applications and support a dedicated team. You will play a vital role in achieving the council's vision while working in a collaborative and fulfilling environment. The ideal candidate has recent experience in development control and is a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. This position offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Hybrid working from home and the office

Learning and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Independent health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Recent experience in development control work, including enforcement.
• Ability to deal with complex planning applications and negotiate agreements.
• Enthusiastic and experienced planner.

Responsibilities

• Process complex and non-complex planning applications.
• Prepare reports for Committee and present applications.
• Supervise Planning Officers and support team development.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Membership of Royal Town Planning Institute

Relevant qualification and experience

Job description

Senior Planning Officer

Salary £39,862 - £41,771

Overview

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Planning Officer in the Development Control Team. This is a key role in achieving Nuneaton and Bedworth Council’s vision by supporting in the delivery and management of the Development Control Service. If you wish to join an enjoyable yet challenging working environment that forms part of an organisation committed to making a real difference for the community that we serve, then we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• You will process both complex and non-complex planning applications. The role also includes dealing with major planning applications with the support of a Principal Planning Officer.
• You will prepare reports, both delegated and for Committee, and present applications at Committee.
• You will supervise work undertaken by Planning Officers and contribute to the development of other team members with advice and appropriate training.
• You will be supported by the Principal Planning Officer with regular 1-to-1 meetings, full support in a friendly team and an appraisal of formal training needs.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Applicants should have recent and relevant experience in development control work, including enforcement, with the ability to deal with complex planning applications and negotiate legal agreements.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to analyse complex information, a high level of motivation and personal enthusiasm, flexibility and a positive attitude to changing situations, and being a team player.
• Applicants should be an enthusiastic and experienced planner who has membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or a qualification and experience which would enable membership within 12 months of appointment to post.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working from home and the office
• Learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Childcare vouchers
• Independent support for your health and wellbeing

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Application Instructions

Please note that all applications must be received on an online application form. We do not accept CVs and do not keep CVs on file unless part of an application. Any communication will be via email, so please check your email, including spam/junk folders, and WMJobs account on a regular basis after submitting your application.

Interviews to be held W/C 10th November 2025.

For an informal discussion or further information about the role, please email Rebekah Guise, Principal Planning Officer ([e-mail]) or Darren Grant, Principal Planning Officer ([e-mail]) or call 024 7637 6328.

To apply click on the 'apply button'.

Attachments

• NBBC Values.docx (attachment)
• Senior Planning Officer (Development Control).docx