Senior Planning Officer (Development Control)

WMJobs; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is seeking a Senior Planning Officer for the Development Control Team. You will assess both complex and non-complex planning applications and report to Committee, with supervision of Officers and guidance from a Principal Planning Officer.

You should have recent development control experience, be an effective communicator, and hold RTPI membership or be eligible for membership within 12 months. The role offers hybrid working and local government benefits.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant development control experience including enforcement.
• Ability to handle complex planning applications and negotiate legal agreements.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; able to work in a team.
• Membership of RTPI or eligible for membership within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Process complex and non-complex planning applications.
• Prepare delegated reports and reports for Committee; present at Committee.
• Supervise Planning Officers and mentor team members.
• Support in delivery and management of Development Control Service.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Planning

Education

Membership of Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council,

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.

Interviews to be held week commencing 19th October 2026