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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 delegated powers
- Preparing and authorising reports for Planning Committee
- Presenting applications and reports at Planning Committee
- Dealing with planning appeals and preparing statements of evidence
- Representing the authority at public inquiries and other proceedings
- Advising and negotiating with developers, agents, Councillors and other stakeholders
- Supporting planning enforcement and protected-tree xgikmsk matters
- Assisting with the supervision and development of other Development Management officers
- Supporting service improvement, policies and procedures
- Maintaining high performance standards across the service
The Council's full specification confirms that the Principal Officer will deal with significant and complex major applications, sign off delegated decisions, present reports to Planning Committee and provide day-to-day support to other members of the Development Management team.
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Principal Planning Officer Development Management in Walsall employer: Lynx Employment Services
As a leading employer in the compliance sector, we offer a dynamic work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being, allowing you to thrive in a predominantly remote role while still enjoying the benefits of occasional collaboration in our Shrewsbury office. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, making this an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
