Principal Planning Officer

Company: Park Avenue Recruitment
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Park Avenue Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a well-established East Midlands Local Authority to recruit an experienced Principal Planning Officer due to member of staff leaving. This is a team that is inclusive, supportive and nurturing that values collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development.

This is an excellent long-term opportunity to work on a varied caseload of major and complex planning applications while supporting the wider Development Management team with technical expertise and high-profile schemes.

The role:

  • Manage a caseload of major application (up to 200 dwellings, grey belt, green belt, commercial and industrial use)
  • Manage a caseload of complex development
  • Prepare reports and present applications at Planning Committee.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues on complex cases.
  • Engage with applicants, consultees and stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.

What’s on offer:

  • Up to £55 per hour, outside IR35
  • On-going contract
  • Hybrid working – just 1 day per week on site

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership position where you can make a genuine impact, while benefiting from long-term contract security, excellent flexibility, and a highly competitive rate. As I’m working exclusively on this vacancy, I’m arranging interviews directly with the hiring manager.

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Posted: November 2nd, 2026