Senior Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to manage and assess complex planning applications that influence the future of York. The role requires strong knowledge of the planning system and eligibility for RTPI membership. The successful candidate will enjoy flexible working arrangements, a substantial leave allowance, participation in health initiatives, and community engagement opportunities. This hybrid role supports the council’s commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Continuous Learning & Development

Discounts, rewards, and savings

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the planning system and experience in dealing with major planning proposals.
• Eligible for RTPI membership.
• Possession of a degree and an RTPI recognised professional planning qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage, negotiate and assess complex and major planning applications.
• Balance development pressures with the city's special qualities.
• Engage with community and volunteer activities.

Job description

Senior Planning Officer

Grade 9 Level 1 - 4 (£38,212 to £42,849 per annum)

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a skilled and professional planner to manage, negotiate and assess a varied caseload of complex and major planning applications that will shape the future of our city.

York has an outstanding built and natural environment and our planners have a crucial role in balancing significant development pressures with the city’s special qualities and the challenge of climate change.

In addition to holding a degree and an RTPI recognised professional planning qualification you will have an extensive knowledge of the planning system and experience of dealing with a wide range of planning proposals including ‘major’ applications.

Candidates should possess or be eligible for RTPI membership. The post offers flexible working from home and at our city centre offices.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

The post is suitable as a job sharing position.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Gareth Arnold (Development Manager) at [e-mail] or on 01904 551320

To apply please click on the apply button

Closing date: Sunday 18 Jan 2025 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing 2 Feb 2026

Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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