Senior Planning Officer

Are you an experienced and motivated planning professional ready to take the next step in your career within a high-performing local authority? If so, Rushcliffe Borough Council has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Officer to join its Development Management team.

Location: Nottingham, NG2 7YG

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £43,815 - £46,611 per annum

About Us:

Rushcliffe Borough Council is a modern forward-thinking authority providing high quality services to over 119,000 people across the borough. Its modern purpose-built office and leisure centre facility at Rushcliffe Arena and Bingham Arena is the perfect place to progress your career.

We are an award-winning and innovative council with a reputation for delivering high quality value for money services and exceeding our residents' expectations. Rushcliffe is a great place for sport and home to a number of facilities such as Nottingham Forest football ground, Trent Bridge Cricket ground and Holme Pierrepoint water sports centre.

Senior Planning Officer - The Role:

Rushcliffe Borough Council are pleased to announce a Senior Planning Officer position in their Development Management team following internal promotions, providing an opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking team with a strong track record of 'growing their own' evidenced.

We are seeking highly motivated individual with a wide range of experience across the Development Management process to share knowledge and help continue to flourish and support those across the team whilst dealing with a complex caseload. As part of the Senior Planning Officer role, you will support and deputise for your Team Manager when required, offering a further opportunity to develop your career to the next level.

Senior Planning Officer - Key Responsibilities:

• Support Team Managers and help ensure planning applications are determined on time and in line with delegation schemes
• Process a range of planning applications (including major schemes), conduct site visits, and produce reports and recommendations
• Lead on Planning Committee work, including preparing reports and presenting applications
• Negotiate developer contributions (Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy) and engage with applicants, stakeholders, and the public
• Manage appeals, provide pre-application advice, and represent the Council at hearings or inquiries when required
• Organise own workload, carry out enforcement investigations, collaborate across teams, and ensure compliance with council policies

Senior Planning Officer - You:

• Extensive experience in local government planning, handling a range of applications including complex housing and commercial developments
• Relevant degree (or equivalent) in Town & Country Planning or significant practical experience in a Local Planning Authority
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, processes, and ability to interpret plans and technical/legal documents
• Experience negotiating Section 106 agreements and preparing reports and appeal statements
• Effective communicator, able to engage with the public, stakeholders, and councillors, and provide clear, persuasive advice
• Analytical, organised, and accountable, with sound decision-making, problem-solving skills, and a diplomatic yet assertive approach

Benefits of working for Rushcliffe Borough Council include:

• Working in modern purpose-built offices
• Reduced membership fees at our Leisure Centres
• Rushcliffe Rewards- save money across a range of retailers and leisure providers
• Free car parking
• Annual Leave purchase and selling scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers for Specsavers
• Local Government pension scheme
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Opportunities to work remotely and flexibly
• An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking Authority with training to support CPD and personal development; and

Rushcliffe Borough Council supports flexible and part-time working in line with the needs of the public that we serve and the business needs of the Council.

Closing Date: 19th April 2026 at Midnight

Interviews: W/C 27th April 2026 and W/C 11th May 2026

To submit your CV for this Senior Planning Officer opportunity click 'Apply' now.