Principal Planning Officer – Development Management

Principal Planning Officer - Development Management £46,667 - £49,705 (including a market supplement of £2,974) Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive. About the role Interested in shaping one of the fastest growing towns in the Midlands? Rugby is one of the fastest growing towns in the country and is set to grow by 30% by 2035. We need an exceptional and dynamic planner to lead our growth agenda. Located in the county of Warwickshire, near the cities of Coventry and Leicester, with direct rail links to London and Birmingham and within “the golden triangle” of the strategic road network, Rugby’s accessibility is one of the key attributes making it a great place to live and work. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the growth of Rugby Borough with large developments in two sustainable urban extensions, high quality employment and technology sites such as Ansty Park and the exciting regeneration of Rugby Town Centre. There is also plenty of diversity in the workload not only through the major schemes that you will be dealing with but the other key features of our Borough including the rolling Warwickshire countryside much of which is Green Belt and significant heritage and cultural work preserving the birthplace of the game of Rugby. About you You will need to have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, significant experience of development management and possess excellent communication and advisory skills. You will also be required to supervise, manage and appraise other team members. A driving licence and access to a car for business use is essential. Please see the attached Job Profile for more details. Benefits 40 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) pro-rata Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid working up to 60% Flexi time scheme Annual leave purchase scheme Subsidised parking Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more Interview date: 14 February 2025

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