At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning projects and assess applications to shape Liverpool's vibrant communities.
- Company: Join Liverpool City Council, dedicated to enhancing local lives and communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27+ days holiday, flexible working, and health perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for progression and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning and a passion for community development.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
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Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/692/2178
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Working Hours: 35
Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool
Closing Date: 24/09/2026
Job Category: Planning and Building Control
Region / Division: Liverpool
Business Unit: City Development
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: The role of Senior Planning Officer will be based in one of the area teams within the Planning Service. In the role of Senior Planning Officer you will be expected to carry out a full range of development management functions including the assessing of all types and scale of applications. Conserve the City's heritage whilst enabling appropriate development across the City to provide a modern, customer focused and business friendly service. The Senior Planning Officer will carry out a full range of development management functions including the assessing of all types and scale of applications. As the Senior Planning Officer you will be assessing and processing of all types and scale of planning applications and 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; and attendance at Committee meetings as required and dealing with appeals against planning decisions, including the preparation of the Council's case and the presenting of evidence at Public Inquiries and hearings, where appropriate.
Our offer to you:
- At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time)
- 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 Thursday 24th September 2026. Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 28th September 2026. Interview date: W/C Monday 5th October 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 [contact information].
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.
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