Principal Planning Officer (Policy) – Permanent
Salary: Salary Grade 9 £42,839 – £47,181 per annum (pay award pending)
Full Time, 37 hours per week
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Principal Planning Officer (Policy) to join our high-performing Planning Team and play a key role in shaping some of the most ambitious developments in the region. This is your opportunity to lead on transformative regeneration schemes at the Trent Valley Supercluster and the East Midlands Investment Zone.
With a new style Local Plan in the early stages, you will also be responsible for progressing key planning policy areas like housing, infrastructure or renewable energy, managing a range of strategic site proposals while mentoring junior staff, managing external consultants, and providing expert planning advice at all levels.
This senior role requires a sound understanding of planning policy and the wider legislative and political landscape of planning. You will act as the Council’s expert witness at local plan examination, liaise with developers, and contribute directly to shaping local and regional growth.
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Human.Resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk or (01909) 533 533.
We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.
Please open the attachments to review the Job Description and Person Specification, and to discover more about what its like to work for the council.
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Interested in joining our team?
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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.
If you need any help with your application, contact us at Human.Resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.
Closing date: 22 June 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interview date: 2 July 2026
