Principal Planning Officer (Policy) - Permanent

Principal Planning Officer (Policy) - Permanent

Salary: Salary Grade 9 i.e. £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (pay award pending)

Full Time, 37 hours per week

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Principal Planning Officer (Policy) to join our high performing Planning Team and play a key role in shaping some of the most ambitious developments in the region. This is your opportunity to lead on transformative regeneration schemes at the Trent Valley Supercluster and the East Midlands Investment Zone.

With a new style Local Plan in the early stages, you will also be responsible for progressing key planning policy areas like housing, infrastructure or renewable energy, managing a range of strategic site proposals while mentoring junior staff, managing external consultants, and providing expert planning advice at all levels.

This senior role requires a sound understanding of planning policy and the wider legislative and political landscape of planning. You will act as the Council's expert witness at local plan examination, liaise with developers, and contribute directly to shaping local and regional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead on transformative regeneration schemes at the Trent Valley Supercluster and East Midlands Investment Zone
• Progress key planning policy areas such as housing, infrastructure, and renewable energy
• Manage a range of strategic site proposals
• Mentor junior staff and manage external consultants
• Provide expert planning advice across all levels
• Act as Council's expert witness at local plan examination
• Liaise with developers and shape local and regional growth

Benefits

We offer a generous employee benefit package including days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime, and so much more.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

Contact

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Closing date: 22 June 2026

Interview date: 2 July 2026