Principal Planning Officer

Principal Planning Officer

Birmingham City Council Planning Department Recruitment

Permanent

Grade D - £45,091 - £53,460

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

These are exciting times to be working at Birmingham, one of the largest, youngest and most diverse Local Planning Authorities in the Country. As set out in its bold vision 'Our Future City' that will be enshrined and expended upon within the emerging local plan, the City is, and will continue to experience significant employment, housing and retail growth and this needs to be balanced against the need to protect and retain the City's natural and built assets. The planning team is at the centre of this ambitious growth programme that will transform lives, and we are seeking talented and driven people to deliver it.

Principal Development Management Planners are required to guide some of the biggest and most strategic schemes the city has, to ensure consistent and equitable approach to decision making. The role is fast paced and requires excellent negotiation and organisational skills alongside a desire to deliver the best quality outcomes for the citizens of Birmingham and the wider region.

Responsibilities

• Guide some of the biggest and most strategic schemes in the city.
• Ensure consistent and equitable approach to decision making.
• Deliver the best quality outcomes for citizens of Birmingham and the wider region.
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Annual Leave (29 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service and 34 days after 10 years' service)
• Local Government pension scheme. This is a career-average scheme where the employee contributes approximately one-third and the employer contributes approximately two-thirds
• Hybrid working with opportunities for both office and home based working
• Flexi scheme which has the ability to have an additional 2 days off per month
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes include:
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Car Benefit scheme
• My Birmingham Rewards - thousands of discounts for high street and online retailers
• Health and wellbeing support - free, confidential 24/7 support and advice helpline

Proof of right to work in the UK is required for all applicants, in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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