Principal Planning Officer

PSPS; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a highly motivated and skilled Planning professional looking for a new challenge within the largest Council partnership of its kind in the country?

At South East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, our planning teams are committed to creating sustainable, vibrant communities with a key focus on people and place. We are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to join our East Lindsey District Council Planning Service.

With a "can-do" attitude and the passion to succeed, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality services for the people and places we serve. If you are ready to make a lasting impact on economic growth and housing delivery, we want to hear from you!

As a Principal Planning Officer, you will have the opportunity to play a central role in supporting the vision of East Lindsey District Council and the Partnership, contributing directly to economic growth, housing delivery, and regeneration schemes. Your expertise and leadership will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of planning services. You will work closely with the Deputy Development Manager and Development Management Lead to deliver quality outcomes and ensure a positive, collaborative approach across the Planning team.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Lead and manage a diverse range of cases, including major developments, contributing to the delivery of key projects that support economic growth, regeneration and housing delivery.
2. Provide high-level planning advice to internal and external stakeholders, developers, members and residents.
3. Represent the Service at committee, appeals, hearings and inquiries as required.
4. Work collaboratively at all levels to provide leadership and mentor and support junior staff within the team, providing guidance and professional development.

Previous experience of working in a planning environment, and membership to (or eligibility for) the RTPI is required for the role, alongside a strong track record in managing complex planning applications and knowledge of planning law, legislation and policy.

This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.

BENEFITS:

We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy
• Car Mileage reimbursement
• Long service recognition
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities

We also offer a wide range of family-friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

ABOUT US:

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovative areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.