Location: Walsall Pay: £35.94 per hour PAYE Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary 24 August to 24 November 2026 Hybrid: 2 days per week in Walsall, including Tuesdays IR35: Inside IR35 Start: ASAP / limited notice preferred Interview: Microsoft Teams We are recruiting for an experienced Principal Planning Officer (Development Management) to join an established planning team in Walsall on an initial three-month contract. The successful candidate will primarily take responsibility for complex minor and major planning applications, pre-applications and associated appeals . Candidates with additional team leader, deputy team leader, service improvement or project management experience are particularly encouraged to apply. ### The Role This is a senior Development Management position with responsibility for complex planning work alongside supporting the wider team. Key responsibilities include: Managing a caseload of major and complex planning applications Assessing applications and making recommendations Providing pre-application advice on significant developments Undertaking site visits and negotiating with developers and agents Determining applications under dele...
