Principal Planning Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Grade H £42,839 to £51,356 per annum (dependent on qualifications & experience) plus £3,000 market supplement |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Havant, PO9 2AX |
| Cwmni: | Havant Borough & East Hampshire District Councils |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 190 |
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Job Advert
The Role
With significant regeneration and development aspirations for the Borough of Havant, we are looking for an experienced
professional to join our hard working and dedicated Development Management team to play a key role in our plans.
The post offers a wide range of casework, encompassing not just the Borough’s built environment but also the important natural
landscape designations that make it an attractive place to work. You’ll also enjoy line management responsibilities for 1 or 2
members of staff.
This is a great opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future prosperity of our residents, businesses and
customers.
What we offer
* A competitive salary
* Support for your continuous professional development
* Generous Leave Allowance
* Free Parking
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
* Family Friendly Packages
* A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
[https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers]
You should have:
You will have experience of major and complex planning cases and appeals and the ability to provide sound advice and judgements
for a range of audiences, including elected Members of the Council. Previous line management experience is desirable but not
essential.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Paul Barton, Interim Head of Planning on 07435 982207 or
paul.barton@havant.gov.uk
To Apply
If you can ensure that the right development happens in the right place; and that approved development takes place to a good
standard and in a timely manner, then you are the kind of person we want to hear from!
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 29 March 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 13 April
2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We would encourage you to
submit your application as early as possible.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed
Interview Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
The Role
With significant regeneration and development aspirations for the Borough of Havant, we are looking for an experienced
professional to join our hard working and dedicated Development Management team to play a key role in our plans.
The post offers a wide range of casework, encompassing not just the Borough’s built environment but also the important natural
landscape designations that make it an attractive place to work. You’ll also enjoy line management responsibilities for 1 or 2
members of staff.
This is a great opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future prosperity of our residents, businesses and
customers.
What we offer
* A competitive salary
* Support for your continuous professional development
* Generous Leave Allowance
* Free Parking
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
* Family Friendly Packages
* A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
[https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers]
You should have:
You will have experience of major and complex planning cases and appeals and the ability to provide sound advice and judgements
for a range of audiences, including elected Members of the Council. Previous line management experience is desirable but not
essential.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Paul Barton, Interim Head of Planning on 07435 982207 or
paul.barton@havant.gov.uk
To Apply
If you can ensure that the right development happens in the right place; and that approved development takes place to a good
standard and in a timely manner, then you are the kind of person we want to hear from!
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 29 March 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 13 April
2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We would encourage you to
submit your application as early as possible.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed
Interview Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
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