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Principal Planning Officer (Development Management) CDC

Grade 9 £39,890 - £44,096 plus £4,400 market supplement

Are you an experienced and ambitious planning professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work on major, high-profile developments that will shape the future of a fast-growing and ambitious city? If so, we have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to join the Development Management team to lead on some of the most strategic and complex planning applications in Doncaster. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality development, helping to create sustainable, attractive, and well-designed places.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced officer to play a key role in the determination and delivery of high-quality development. With considerable experience within Development Management, you will have excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; you will work well in a team environment, with a challenging but interesting case load.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career. As a Principal Planning Officer, you will have the chance to mentor junior colleagues, influence key planning decisions, and gain exposure to some of the most high-profile applications in the city.

You will join a highly skilled and supportive team that embraces innovation and modern ways of working. Our service has been at the forefront of digital planning transformation, giving you the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment.

The successful candidate will have the ability to proactively manage their own complex caseloads, collaborate positively with colleagues from across the council, as well as external stakeholders, developers, Elected Members, and the general public. There are also opportunities to act as mentor to other members of the team.

Doncaster is one of the best places to invest in the UK, with ambitious development plans and a strong vision for the future. From large-scale regeneration projects to allocations through our adopted Development Plan, this role offers the chance to shape the city’s landscape and contribute to its long-term success.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a positive, dedicated, and friendly service, working on interesting and varied projects so if you’re an ambitious planner with experience in managing major planning applications and a strong desire to deliver real, positive change to the area, we want to hear from you.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 6th October 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held during the week commencing 13th October 2025.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Dave Richards – Dave.Richards@doncaster.gov.uk or Alicia Murray– Alicia.Murray@doncaster.gov.uk

If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.

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City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.