Senior Planning Officer (Development Control)

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working from home and office

Learning and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is recruiting a Senior Planning Officer in the Development Control Team. You will handle complex and non-complex planning applications, with support for major schemes and reporting to Committee.

You will supervise Planning Officers, contribute to reports, training, and development, and work in a friendly team with regular 1-to-1 meetings. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to analyse complex information.
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or a qualification enabling membership within 12 months.
• Experience in development control and dealing with planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Process complex and non-complex planning applications, including major schemes with support.
• Prepare reports for delegated decisions and Committee presentations.
• Supervise Planning Officers and support training and development.
• Contribute to regular 1-to-1 meetings and team development.
• Engage with enforcement and negotiation of legal agreements where needed.

Skills

communication skills

analytical skills

motivated

flexible

team player

Education

RTPI membership or recognised qualification

Job description

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.

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 also prepare reports, both delegated and for Committee and present applications at Committee. You will supervise work undertaken by Planning Officers and the development of other team members with advice and appropriate training.

You will be supported by the Principal Planning Officer together with regular 1-to-1 meetings, full support in a friendly team and an appraisal of formal training needs.

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.

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, ability to analyse complex information, a high level of motivation and personal enthusiasm, is flexible and can adopt a positive attitude to changing situations and is 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.

As an employer, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working from home and the office
• Learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• 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.

For an informal discussion or further information about the role, please email Darren Grant, Principal Planning Officer [e-mail] or Ben Peffers, Principal Planning Officer [e-mail]

Interviews to be held week commencing 19th October 2026