Senior Planning Officer 5275103
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | per hour PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1HX |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Bradford 5275103 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
Job Title: Senior Planning Officer
Ref: Bradford 5275103
Pay rate: £45.00 per hour PAYE
Role length: Anticipated 1 month
Working arrangements: Fully remote with the exception of meetings with applicants, presenting at Planning Committee and site visits as required
The role:
We are looking for a Senior Planning Officer with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, to work within the Majors Team, determining major planning applications.
You will carry out development management and development project activities as required delivering a comprehensive planning service for major development proposals that contribute to the regeneration and sustainability of the district and to the effective delivery of the statutory responsibilities of the local planning authority.
Key responsibilities:
Act as a Case Officer for major planning applications, managing all stages of the process to support appropriate development and regeneration across the district. Apply a proactive, solution-focused approach to secure positive outcomes
Exercise professional judgement with minimal supervision to prepare reports and recommendations on major, complex, and potentially contentious planning applications, appeals, and proposals, ensuring performance and best value targets are met
Represent the Council at planning appeals, including site visits and informal hearings, preparing and presenting the Council’s case
Determine planning applications and other planning matters in line with the Council’s current Scheme of Delegation
Attend and present at Area Planning Panels, Regulatory and Appeals Committees, and other relevant meetings, standing in for Managers when required
Provide clear, professional pre-application advice on major development proposals
Respond to planning enquiries and correspondence from MPs, councillors, developers, and the public—particularly regarding major schemes—meeting deadlines and applying a high level of political awareness
Offer expert planning advice to the public, professionals, and stakeholders, using sound judgement to assess support for proposals and positively promote the Council’s planning service
Communicate and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders to encourage investment and support development opportunities within the district
Provide factual information to the media and draft press releases where appropriate
What the client is looking for:
Degree or Diploma in Town Planning OR a degree in related environmental subject and a post-graduate Diploma/Masters in Town Planning
Five years’ experience in planning to include three years, within the last five years, in development management /development control
Experience of presenting planning proposals to public meetings and/or Planning Panels/ Committees
Experience of presenting evidence at Informal Hearings
Ability to manage up to 60 complex major planning applications annually, including all related procedures, pre-application advice, post-application negotiations, and appeals
Understanding the Council Plan, Service Plan & District Plan and liaising with colleagues in other Departments, to assist in the delivery of those Plans
Proficient IT skills
Ability to use, interpret, analyse, communicate complex numerical information
Up to date knowledge on matters of legislation, planning practice and policy by identifying methods of self-training and appropriate training courses
How to Apply:
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
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Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
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Job Ref: Bradford 5275103
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