Principal Planning Officer

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit Principal Planning Officer to join ourteam based in our Ipswich, Suffolk . You will be working on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £42,403 - £49,498 per annum, plus £3,457 Market Forces Supplement, per annum (pro rata for part time). Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for an exceptional Principal Planning Officer to join our Development Management team. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role This is a key professional role, supporting the Area Planning Managers, assisting with mentoring a team of area-based planning officers, managing a caseload of major and minor applications and delivering the objectives of the wider development management service. You will be promoting high quality development, supporting growth and regeneration while protecting and conserving the historic character of our districts. About you Educated to degree level, with membership of the RTPI, we are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, sound and demonstrable experience of negotiation and resolution in dealing with complex planning applications, pre-applications and appeals. Experience either within a public sector development management team and/or a private sector planning consultancy is essential. You should have both a professional and positive approach, proactively demonstrating our values in your working practice, giving confidence to customers, politicians and colleagues and helping to enhance the reputation of the service, in line with the aspirations of the Councils. A full UK driver's licence is required and this post is eligible for an essential car user allowance. About us Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits of working for us Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Programme. Employee Assist Programme. Health Care Options. Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. Attendance at the office is required for regular team meetings, planning committee and mentoring colleagues. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. Closing date: 5 pm, 1 November 2024. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Principal Planning Officer role, please click ' apply' . We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. TPBN1_UKTJ