Planning Officer (Spatial Planning)
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,598.00 to £33,699.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CC624 |
Summary
Calderdale comprises of a fascinating mix of towns, villages and Pennine countryside, conveniently located between Leeds and Manchester. If you’re looking for a challenging and varied role in a busy Planning team, we’d like to hear from you.
Some of the benefits of working as a Planning Officer include:
• Supportive and friendly team to help you develop in the role.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working arrangements (a range of flexible working options would be considered, if you would like to discuss this, please contact us).
• Great holiday allowance (31 days annual leave (36 after 5 years or more continuous Local Government Service).
• Membership and contributions towards the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme.
• Great location in beautiful Calderdale. Situated between Leeds, Bradford, and Manchester, with good transport access from a wide area.
What are we looking for?
• Organisational skills.
• A project management approach to workload.
• An ability to communicate complex issues.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Relevant knowledge relating to planning legalisation and policy.
• An ability to engage with elected members, other professional and local communities.
Please contact Paul Copeland, Planning Strategy Manager paul.copeland@calderdale.gov.uk for further information about the role.
To apply for this post please either complete the online application or send your CV to recruitment@calderdale.gov.uk , alternatively you can post it to the Town Hall, Halifax, HX1 1UJ.
Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd of February 2026
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
Some of the benefits of working as a Planning Officer include:
• Supportive and friendly team to help you develop in the role.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working arrangements (a range of flexible working options would be considered, if you would like to discuss this, please contact us).
• Great holiday allowance (31 days annual leave (36 after 5 years or more continuous Local Government Service).
• Membership and contributions towards the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme.
• Great location in beautiful Calderdale. Situated between Leeds, Bradford, and Manchester, with good transport access from a wide area.
What are we looking for?
• Organisational skills.
• A project management approach to workload.
• An ability to communicate complex issues.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Relevant knowledge relating to planning legalisation and policy.
• An ability to engage with elected members, other professional and local communities.
Please contact Paul Copeland, Planning Strategy Manager paul.copeland@calderdale.gov.uk for further information about the role.
To apply for this post please either complete the online application or send your CV to recruitment@calderdale.gov.uk , alternatively you can post it to the Town Hall, Halifax, HX1 1UJ.
Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd of February 2026
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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