At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage major planning applications and provide expert advice to developers.
- Company: Join a dynamic local authority team in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rate, holiday pay, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and development in a busy planning team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community through impactful planning decisions.
- Qualifications: RTPI-accredited qualification and significant Local Authority planning experience required.
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire (DN1)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Contract: Until 1 February 2027
Pay Rate: £38.13 - £41.92 per hour + holiday pay
We're recruiting for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join a busy local authority planning team. This role involves managing a caseload of major planning applications, providing specialist planning advice, engaging with developers, contributing to planning policy, supporting enforcement, and representing the Council where required.
Essential Requirements
- RTPI-accredited planning qualification (or equivalent)
- Full RTPI membership (or working towards it)
- Significant Local Authority planning experience
- Experience dealing with major planning applications
- Excellent report writing, negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
Compliance Requirements
- 2 years' referencing (all employment gaps verified)
- Photographic ID
- Right to Work in the UK
- Full employment history/CV with all gaps accounted for
Principal Planning Officer employer: Lynx Employment Services
Join our dynamic team in Walsall as a Senior Planning Officer, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the community through effective planning enforcement. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values professional development and offers opportunities for growth within the local authority framework. Enjoy competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community while working alongside dedicated professionals.
