Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Worksop; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Senior Planning Officer (Development Management) to manage complex developments and major projects. The role involves supporting the Major Projects Manager and addressing politically sensitive proposals while ensuring beneficial outcomes. The ideal candidate should have prior knowledge of the planning system and experience with large-scale projects. Competitive remuneration and generous benefits are included.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Existing knowledge of the planning system and processes.
• Ability to work on complex developments and major projects, including politically sensitive proposals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Major Projects Manager in delivering key sites in the district.
• Lead on the case management of strategic sites and major projects.
• Work alongside a team on significant projects including large residential developments.

Skills

Knowledge of the planning system and processes

Ability to manage complex developments

Job description

Overview

Job title – Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)
Salary Grade 8 £39,152 - £42,839 per annum
Full Time, permanent 37 Hours per week

We are looking for an individual to specialise in handling the more complex developments and major projects received by the Council. This includes politically sensitive and locally emotive proposals, but also applications bringing often the most generous local benefits. This role will focus primarily in progressing complex but highly interesting and unique developments, allowing the individual to truly shape the future of Bassetlaw!

Responsibilities

• Support the Major Projects Manager in the delivery of key sites in the district.
• Lead on the case management of strategic sites and major projects.
• Work alongside a dedicated team on several significant projects, which could include large residential developments, solar farms, huge mixed-use strategic sites, or other opportunities that may arise.

Requirements

• Existing knowledge of the planning system and processes.
• Ability to work on complex developments and major projects, including politically sensitive proposals.

Benefits

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.

Equality and recruitment

We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.

How to apply

To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don\'t have one to upload, you can download a CV template we\'ve created to help you get started.

About The Council

Closing date: 19 October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: to be confirmed