Principal Planner (Gr J)

Who You Are

You are a proactive and ambitious individual with a strong interest in a professional planning career. You possess a good standard of secondary education or have experience that supports entry to an appropriate RTPI accredited qualification. With a commitment to continuous personal development, you thrive in an agile and networked organisation, and aim to deliver high-quality service. You are comfortable working flexible hours to meet the needs of the role, and you demonstrate a positive attitude, resilience, and self-management.

What the Job Involves

You will be part of the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure team, supporting the operational needs of Development Management, Planning Enforcement, and Spatial Planning. Your tasks include managing planning applications and appeals, preparing local development frameworks and policy documents, facilitating public participation initiatives, and monitoring planning enforcement. Working collaboratively, you build strong partnerships internally and externally to deliver outcomes efficiently and in line with the Council’s Corporate Plan.

Skills

• Excellent customer service
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Experience in planning policy and development management
• Proficiency in using digital tools and new technologies
• Understanding of relevant planning guidance and legislation
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles