Principal Planning Officer
- Employer
- Warwick District Council
- Location
- Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
- Salary
- £46,731 to £48,710 pa; BUPA Cash Plan, LGPS Pension; Up to 32 days leave; Workperks
- Closing date
- 26 Jan 2025
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Administration / Clerical / Secretarial - inc PA, Housing, Legal, Planning, Policy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Principal Planning Officer
Permanent
37 Hours per week
Grade C - £46,731 to £48,710 per annum
Temporary Market Forces Supplement of £2,078 pa until 31.3.26.
Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.
We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
We offer the rewards and benefits that make it a great place to work.
People like you
We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone.
Are you looking to develop your career in town planning within a progressive planning service covering an area boasting extensive countryside along with historic market towns and villages? If so, we are recruiting to this role in Development Management.
As a Principal Planning Officer you will manage and determine a caseload of predominantly major development schemes, including providing detailed advice at the pre-application stage and representing the Council in public and at appeal. You will also sign off decisions for junior members of staff and deputise for the Team Leaders.
The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available.
If you would like to discuss the post before submitting your application, we would love to hear from you, please contact either: Rob Young - Business Manager on 01926 456535 or Sandip Sahota – Business Manager on 01926 456554.
Closing Date: 26th January 2025
Please do not attach CV's as these will not be considered
Recruitment agencies are asked not to contact us; we will come to you if your services are required.
Company
Warwick District, is at the heart of Shakespeare’s England and comprises the towns of Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth and Whitnash. The district boasts historic castles and buildings with regency architecture, vibrant town centres hosting a lively calendar of events, as well as beautiful parks and gardens. We enjoy links to the M40, M42, M1 and M6, national rail connection and Birmingham International airport. It is one of the most prosperous regions in the country with low unemployment rates.
Here at Warwick District Council, our vision is to make Warwick District a great place to live, work and visit and we recognise that our employees are the key to achieving that. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible; flexi-time, full or part time and job sharing is usually available. You can expect generous holiday entitlements, a pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We believe in recruiting the best person for the job, using fair and open selection, based on knowledge and experience, skills and behaviour. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
- Website
- http://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01926456306
- Location
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Saltisford One
Ansell Way
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 4UL
United Kingdom
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