Principal Planning Officer P214
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,075 to £47,181 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | Loughborough, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Charnwood Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Working hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week.
Golden Hello: A one off payment of £4,087 paid in your first salary payment (calculated pro-rata for part-time).
Principal Planning Officer - Drive Strategic Planning for a Thriving Charnwood
About us
Picture this: an ambitious and dynamic organisation, focused on supporting local communities, looking after the environment and creating a thriving economy.
Welcome to Charnwood Borough Council! We’re not just any council – we take pride in our work and our borough, deliver outstanding customer service and work together with pace and positivity.
At Charnwood, we’re proud to be an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation committed to supporting communities, protecting our environment, and driving sustainable growth. Our borough blends vibrant towns with rich heritage and stunning landscapes.
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Principal Planning Officer to join our team.
Why Charnwood?
Charnwood is in the heart of the East Midlands, home to 184,000 residents and a rich mix of market towns and picturesque conservation villages. Centrally located between Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester, our main town, Loughborough, offers excellent connectivity and a vibrant community.
The Role
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced planning professional to join our Local Plans team at a pivotal time. With our Local Plan nearing adoption, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Charnwood through:
Developing and implementing planning policies
Supporting the preparation of Supplementary Planning Documents
Contributing to the creation of a Borough-wide Design Code and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
You will need a full UK driving licence as you will be traveling throughout the Borough and may be using your own transport.
About You
You’ll bring:
Proven experience in handling complex planning policy matters
Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and partner organisations
A degree in Town and Country Planning
Full membership of the RTPI
What We Offer
Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days (depending upon length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
Agile working opportunities
Professional development support
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Most services are closed over Christmas
A welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture
Access to free parking
Be You
At Charnwood, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce and recognise and celebrate people’s individual strengths and talents. Our commitment to diversity makes our services better, more inclusive, and more effective.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Gold Award holder under the Armed Forces Covenant. Our staff are actively involved in shaping our workplace through forums and working groups focused on wellbeing and equality.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us in shaping the future of Charnwood - If you share our values and have the skills we need, apply without delay!
Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/planningcareers
Golden Hello: A one off payment of £4,087 paid in your first salary payment (calculated pro-rata for part-time).
Principal Planning Officer - Drive Strategic Planning for a Thriving Charnwood
About us
Picture this: an ambitious and dynamic organisation, focused on supporting local communities, looking after the environment and creating a thriving economy.
Welcome to Charnwood Borough Council! We’re not just any council – we take pride in our work and our borough, deliver outstanding customer service and work together with pace and positivity.
At Charnwood, we’re proud to be an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation committed to supporting communities, protecting our environment, and driving sustainable growth. Our borough blends vibrant towns with rich heritage and stunning landscapes.
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Principal Planning Officer to join our team.
Why Charnwood?
Charnwood is in the heart of the East Midlands, home to 184,000 residents and a rich mix of market towns and picturesque conservation villages. Centrally located between Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester, our main town, Loughborough, offers excellent connectivity and a vibrant community.
The Role
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced planning professional to join our Local Plans team at a pivotal time. With our Local Plan nearing adoption, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Charnwood through:
Developing and implementing planning policies
Supporting the preparation of Supplementary Planning Documents
Contributing to the creation of a Borough-wide Design Code and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
You will need a full UK driving licence as you will be traveling throughout the Borough and may be using your own transport.
About You
You’ll bring:
Proven experience in handling complex planning policy matters
Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and partner organisations
A degree in Town and Country Planning
Full membership of the RTPI
What We Offer
Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days (depending upon length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
Agile working opportunities
Professional development support
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Most services are closed over Christmas
A welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture
Access to free parking
Be You
At Charnwood, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce and recognise and celebrate people’s individual strengths and talents. Our commitment to diversity makes our services better, more inclusive, and more effective.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Gold Award holder under the Armed Forces Covenant. Our staff are actively involved in shaping our workplace through forums and working groups focused on wellbeing and equality.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us in shaping the future of Charnwood - If you share our values and have the skills we need, apply without delay!
Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/planningcareers