Senior Planning Officer - Hybrid Growth & Heritage

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council seeks a Planning / Senior Planning Officer to manage a varied caseload of planning applications and supervise junior staff. This permanent position offers a clear path for career progression tied to RTPI membership and responsibilities. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, development management experience, and will play a crucial role in shaping Charnwood's growth. Benefits include generous annual leave, hybrid working options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working options

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience with planning applications, both household and major developments.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage a varied caseload.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to personal transport for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of planning applications.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders and partners.
• Supervise a Planning Assistant if at the top of the scale.

Skills

Recent experience in development management

Strong report writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent negotiation abilities

Proactive mindset

Job description

A local council seeks a Planning / Senior Planning Officer to manage a varied caseload of planning applications and supervise junior staff. This permanent position offers a clear path for career progression tied to RTPI membership and responsibilities. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, development management experience, and will play a crucial role in shaping Charnwood's growth. Benefits include generous annual leave, hybrid working options, and professional development opportunities.