Principal Planning Policy Officer

We are looking for a qualified Planning Policy Officer……..

We care passionately about planning positively for the sustainable growth of Rutland and are looking to enhance our Planning Policy team as we look to start work on a new Local Plan. The successful candidate  will be joining the team at a crucial time in the planning for future growth, giving them the opportunity to further their knowledge and experience in a senior position.

About you….

To be successful you will need to be:

• Qualified in planning and with membership or eligibility of membership for the RTPI
• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed
• Keen to broaden your experience in all areas of planning policy, with the scope to take on greater leadership and management
• A good communicator, you will bring clarity to complex information and be committed to delivering an excellent standard of customer care
• Strong IT skills, ideally with experience of using mapping and GIS tools, will be essential as is a keen eye for detail 

About the role….

You will have an understanding and practical experience of working with Local Plans and strategic planning matters and specific duties will include:

• Provide professional and technical support
• To oversee on a day to day basis the provision of the Council’s statutory functions regarding planning policy
• To write briefs, commission consultants and manage contracts for specialist work and projects
• To oversee the provision of technical and professional support for the preparation, consultation and monitoring of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), Section 106 Agreements and other planning policy strategic and guidance 

Principal Planning Policy Officer interviews will be held week commencing 24 November 2025. Exact date to be confirmed. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.    Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Roger Ranson, Head of Planning at rranson@rutland.gov.uk

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk