Principal Planning Officer (Development Management)

Following a restructure in the service we are extending our planning team. This is a new post in the Development Management team where you will undertake a wide range of planning work including complex planning applications and appeals. Working as a senior officer in the team you will have responsibility for your own caseload as well as mentoring junior staff to ensure the service delivers quality and efficient decisions. You will work with colleagues within and beyond the service and support other functions of the team including preparing reports and presenting at planning committee whilst demonstrating a positive image of the service and Council.

Role specifics Full driving licence, Degree in Town Planning and membership or eligibility to join the RTPI., An experienced development management professional with a developed understanding and knowledge of the range of planning legislation and processes. You will be adept at analysing complex information and working effectively within a complex decision making framework. A skilled communicator with the ability to work across teams and large organisations with a passion to make a difference. A forward thinker and problem solver, with the drive to develop yourself and junior colleagues.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.