Senior Planning Officer

JT Recruit

Leicester

My client is looking to recruit a Senior Planning Officer to join their team

They are looking for motivated individuals to work across development management, site monitoring, enforcement, and local plan preparation.

Development Management and Enforcement experience in a Minerals and Waste planning setting is preferred

You will need to visit sites and attend meetings. Preferable to have at least one day per week in office attendance, but will be flexible on this depending on candidate availability

Full time 37 hour per week. Average 7.4 hours per day, generally between 08:00 – 18:00.

Key Responsibilities:

* Respond to planning consultations.

* Monitor minerals and waste sites.

* Manage planning databases and mapping systems.

* Handle planning applications, enforcement matters, and legal agreements.

* Prepare reports, provide advice, and represent the Council at external meetings.

* Support the preparation and review of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan.

* Assist with planning appeals and court proceedings.

* Identify and implement service improvements.

What they are looking For:

* Eligibility for Chartered Membership of RTPI

* Experience with complex planning matters

* Ability to implement service improvements.

Additional Requirements:

* Commitment to tackling climate change and promoting equal opportunities.

* Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

* Flexibility to work outside normal office hours and at various locations.

Why Join Them?

* Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact the community.

* Career progression with increasing responsibilities and independence.

* Collaborative and supportive work environment

Posted 2026-03-19

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