Principal Planning Officer
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Job Location:
Tewkesbury - UK
Monthly Salary:
£ 47181 - 51356
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Grade H 47181 - 51356 pro rata/pa
WereGrowing ourPlanning Team at Tewkesbury Borough Council!
Tewkesbury Borough Councils nationally recognised Planning Service is expanding and this is your chance to be part of something exciting.
Wereinvesting in abrandnewStrategic Development Teamand growing ourDevelopment Managementservice. Ifyoureready to make a real impact develop your career and take on fresh challenges in afastpacedforwardthinkinglocalauthoritywedlove to hear from you.
NewStrategic Development Team Roles
- Strategic Development Team Manager
- Principal Planning Officer
- Senior Planning Officer
Development Management Roles
- Senior Planner(new post)
- Principal Planning Officer
Why Join Us
Tewkesbury Boroughlocatedin north Gloucestershire isexperiencingrapidresidential and commercialgrowth including a Garden Communities programme.We occupy a key strategic positionborderingCheltenham and Gloucesterandwork collaboratively with bothpartner authoritieson a joint planning strategythatsdriving significant growth.With its mix of historic market towns significant environmental assetsprotected landscapesand major new developmentsour borough offersadiverseplanninglandscape inwhich to developyour planningcareer.
Our planning service is fundamental to the success of the Councils ambitious growth plansand theDevelopment Managementteam namedLocal Planning Authority Team of the Year (the Planning Awards 2025) is at the heart of delivering the Councils vision for sustainablewelldesigned vibrant communities.Werepassionate about placemaking innovation and usingnew technologies(including AI) to enhance how we work.Continuous improvement is at the heart ofwhat we do.
Ifyoureanambitiousenthusiasticand passionate town planning professional committed to makea differenceandshape the futureyoudbe a great fit.
Interested
Wedwelcome an informal discussion about any of these opportunities. Please contact:
Catherine Ashby Head of Development Management on oremailprotected
Bob Ristic Team Manager on oremailprotected
James Lloyd Team Manager on oremailprotected
Application Closing Dates:22ndFebruary 2026
Interview Dates:weekcommencing2ndMarch 2026
About You
About Us
In return we offer:
- Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Agile working arrangements
- Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Potential career progression
- 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre
Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clickinghere.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- GIS
- Land Survey
- ADMA
- Adobe Photoshop
- Loans
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