At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage planning applications and transform community spaces in Liverpool.
- Company: Join Liverpool City Council and make a real difference in your community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27+ days holiday, flexible working, and health perks.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to improving local lives.
- Qualifications: Passion for community development and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29096 - 35562 £ per year.
A bit about us: Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone!
The role: In the role of a Planning Officer, you will carry out a full range of development management functions within the development management team and provide a modern, customer focussed and business friendly service. As the Planning Officer you will assess and process the full range of planning applications and also applications for consent to display advertisements and demolish/alter Listed Buildings etc including: the carrying out of all necessary consultations and negotiations; the preparation of recommendations and reports. The Planning Officer will carry out the full validation process for planning applications including the checking of drawings, assessing of fees and permitted development rights. Role of Planning Officer will be dealing with appeals against planning decisions, including the preparation of the Council's case and the presenting of evidence at hearings, where appropriate as well as dealing with pre application enquiries.
Our offer to you:
- At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
- Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme
- Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
- Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
- Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Employee Volunteering Scheme
Next steps: Closing date: Midnight on Monday 14th September 2026. Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 14th September 2026. Interview date: W/C Monday 21st September 2026. Interview type: Face-to-face competency based questions.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Andrea Dimba at andrea.dimba@liverpool.gov.uk.
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Planning Officer in Liverpool employer: Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and community impact. With generous benefits such as holiday entitlements, Agile working options, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles while making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.
