Principal Planning Officer (Development Management)

We are a customer-focused, ambitious, and dynamic organisation committed to supporting communities, protecting the environment, and fostering a thriving economy.

Following a restructure, the Council is seeking four Principal Planning Officers. We seek dedicated individuals passionate about making a difference in local communities in Charnwood, Leicestershire.

The role involves managing a variety of planning applications, including major housing developments and complex proposals. It is ideal for planners seeking a challenge or interested in project work. You will attend Planning Committee meetings to present cases and oversee their determination. Additionally, you will mentor and supervise a Planning Assistant and a Planner/Senior Planner, including signing off reports and appeal statements.

Essential skills include the ability to analyse complex planning issues, produce high-quality reports, letters, and evidence statements within deadlines, strong negotiation skills, and significant recent development management experience to succeed in this fast-paced role.

In return, you will receive support through regular one-to-one meetings with a Team Leader, access to Continuous Professional Development, and work within a friendly, experienced team of planners.

Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet all essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

The benefits of working with us include:

• Flexible working arrangements, including home working with some office attendance
• Generous annual leave between 35.5 and 40.5 days, depending on service length, including bank holidays
• Most services close over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant\’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritize employee well-being and engagement through groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group, and Equality Working Group.

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About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country by population, serving approximately 183,000 residents.

Our services range from refuse collection to operating a theatre and historic markets.

Our values are Pride in Charnwood, Customer Focused, and Working Together.

About Charnwood

Charnwood is a vibrant borough, ideal for living, working, visiting, and investing. It features stunning landscapes, with Loughborough at its heart, home to a world-class university, historic markets, and the UK\’s only major bell foundry. The community is diverse, enriched by students and global cultures.

Located centrally with excellent rail, road, and air links, Charnwood is positioned as a hub of innovation. Its economy is diversifying, benefiting from research at Loughborough University and industries in science and technology. The borough offers extensive assets and opportunities for sustainable, inclusive growth, with ongoing developments aimed at creating high-quality jobs and economic prosperity.

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