Senior Planning Officer
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,500 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £41,182 to £45,417 inclusive annual salary, plus £2,500 annual market supplement, essential car user allowance, and up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 July 2025 |
| Location: | St. Albans, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | St Albans Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | P2382 |
Summary
Senior Planning Officer
£41,182 to £45,417 inclusive annual salary, plus £2,500 annual market supplement, essential car user allowance, and up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution
Permanent
Full-time (37 hours/week)
Flexible working options including hybrid
Job ref: P2382
We are looking for talented individuals who can contribute to the delivery of a high performing customer focused service.
We welcome applications from candidates with Chartered membership of the RTPI or who are eligible for membership and have demonstrable experience of working on a range of more complex planning cases involving Conservation Areas, Listed Building and major developments.
The Senior Planning Officer will be responsible for determining a diverse range of planning applications and appeal work, developing your knowledge of planning related legislation and delivering positive outcomes to our customers and residents.
Our Officers take a lead on the consideration and negotiation of planning applications and provide professional expertise at Committees, Planning Appeals and Enforcement cases as required. This includes making delegated decisions, presenting to committees, engaging with colleagues, Councillors and other stakeholders to ensure the right planning outcome.
About you
As a Senior Planning Officer you will deal with a range of more complex applications as part of the Development Management Team.
The ideal candidate needs to be a strong team player who is well organised, articulate in spoken and written communication and able to take the initiative to help drive forward individual projects and the team’s overall objectives.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
Flexible working options
Staff Parking Permit
Reimbursement of professional fees
Comprehensive development and training
Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
Additional Information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
Disclosure Checks
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Smith, Team Leader or Gillian Donald, Team Leader at Sarah.Smith@stalbans.gov.uk or Gillian.Donald@stalbans.gov.uk
To apply:
Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:
Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.
For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.
Closing date for applications: Monday 28 July 2025.
(please do submit your application as soon as possible so we can begin our selection process)
Interviews scheduled for w/c: To be confirmed
NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
£41,182 to £45,417 inclusive annual salary, plus £2,500 annual market supplement, essential car user allowance, and up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution
Permanent
Full-time (37 hours/week)
Flexible working options including hybrid
Job ref: P2382
We are looking for talented individuals who can contribute to the delivery of a high performing customer focused service.
We welcome applications from candidates with Chartered membership of the RTPI or who are eligible for membership and have demonstrable experience of working on a range of more complex planning cases involving Conservation Areas, Listed Building and major developments.
The Senior Planning Officer will be responsible for determining a diverse range of planning applications and appeal work, developing your knowledge of planning related legislation and delivering positive outcomes to our customers and residents.
Our Officers take a lead on the consideration and negotiation of planning applications and provide professional expertise at Committees, Planning Appeals and Enforcement cases as required. This includes making delegated decisions, presenting to committees, engaging with colleagues, Councillors and other stakeholders to ensure the right planning outcome.
About you
As a Senior Planning Officer you will deal with a range of more complex applications as part of the Development Management Team.
The ideal candidate needs to be a strong team player who is well organised, articulate in spoken and written communication and able to take the initiative to help drive forward individual projects and the team’s overall objectives.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
Flexible working options
Staff Parking Permit
Reimbursement of professional fees
Comprehensive development and training
Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
Additional Information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
Disclosure Checks
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Smith, Team Leader or Gillian Donald, Team Leader at Sarah.Smith@stalbans.gov.uk or Gillian.Donald@stalbans.gov.uk
To apply:
Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:
Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.
For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.
Closing date for applications: Monday 28 July 2025.
(please do submit your application as soon as possible so we can begin our selection process)
Interviews scheduled for w/c: To be confirmed
NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.