Principal Planning Officer
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,336 to £55,438 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2025 |
| Location: | NG34 7EF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | North Kesteven District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Principal Planning Officer
Full-time 37 Hours – Permanent
D1 - £53,336 - £55,438 per annum (this includes 17.5% Market Supplement)
North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced and qualified planning professional to join the Development Management team. This post puts you at the heart of leading and making decisions on a wide range of significant and complex development projects which are critical in achieving positive outcomes for our people, our places, our economy and our environment. As well as managing a team of Planning colleagues you will be responsible for coordinating the Council’s role in the delivery of one of our Sustainable Urban Extensions alongside engagement with the Nationally Significant infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) planned across our District. You will be instrumental in the delivery of the award-winning Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (CLLP) and help us to implement the carbon reduction goals which run through it, and which are reflected in everything that we do.
Job Requirements:
• Degree in planning, or related discipline with experience, is essential and a masters or equivalent highly desirable;
• Demonstrable skill and aptitude for dealing with major and complex planning applications, finding creative/innovative solutions and facilitating sustainable development;
• Experience of leadership, mentoring and development of staff
• Collaborative and progressive working with internal and external partners;
• Awareness and ability to work in a political environment is desirable.
• Experienced across all aspects of development management
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure delivery of robust and sound planning decisions in a timely manner;
• Presenting applications to the Planning Committee;
• Defending the Council’s planning decisions at appeal;
• Supporting the delivery of the CLLP, the NK Plan and its Climate Response Strategy through securing positive and carbon-reduction based development outcomes;
• Contributing to improving, transforming and updating the delivery of the planning service
Key Attributes:
• Positive, creative and with good attention to detail
• Presentation and public speaking skills;
• Well organised and resilient
• Collaborative, energetic and a solution focussed person
You will be required to apply a high level of conscientiousness when carrying out this politically restricted role, to support the delivery of the Development Management service and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the District. If you feel you have what it takes to undertake this role, this could be the opportunity for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Nick Feltham,
Development Manager on 01529 308132.
To complete an application form and further details please visit our website
www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 22nd September 2025
The interview date will be 1st and 2nd October 2025
Full-time 37 Hours – Permanent
D1 - £53,336 - £55,438 per annum (this includes 17.5% Market Supplement)
North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced and qualified planning professional to join the Development Management team. This post puts you at the heart of leading and making decisions on a wide range of significant and complex development projects which are critical in achieving positive outcomes for our people, our places, our economy and our environment. As well as managing a team of Planning colleagues you will be responsible for coordinating the Council’s role in the delivery of one of our Sustainable Urban Extensions alongside engagement with the Nationally Significant infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) planned across our District. You will be instrumental in the delivery of the award-winning Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (CLLP) and help us to implement the carbon reduction goals which run through it, and which are reflected in everything that we do.
Job Requirements:
• Degree in planning, or related discipline with experience, is essential and a masters or equivalent highly desirable;
• Demonstrable skill and aptitude for dealing with major and complex planning applications, finding creative/innovative solutions and facilitating sustainable development;
• Experience of leadership, mentoring and development of staff
• Collaborative and progressive working with internal and external partners;
• Awareness and ability to work in a political environment is desirable.
• Experienced across all aspects of development management
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure delivery of robust and sound planning decisions in a timely manner;
• Presenting applications to the Planning Committee;
• Defending the Council’s planning decisions at appeal;
• Supporting the delivery of the CLLP, the NK Plan and its Climate Response Strategy through securing positive and carbon-reduction based development outcomes;
• Contributing to improving, transforming and updating the delivery of the planning service
Key Attributes:
• Positive, creative and with good attention to detail
• Presentation and public speaking skills;
• Well organised and resilient
• Collaborative, energetic and a solution focussed person
You will be required to apply a high level of conscientiousness when carrying out this politically restricted role, to support the delivery of the Development Management service and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the District. If you feel you have what it takes to undertake this role, this could be the opportunity for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Nick Feltham,
Development Manager on 01529 308132.
To complete an application form and further details please visit our website
www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 22nd September 2025
The interview date will be 1st and 2nd October 2025
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