Senior Planning Officer - Major Projects & City Growth

Safer York Partnership; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in York is seeking a skilled planner to manage and assess complex planning applications that shape the city’s future. Key responsibilities include balancing development pressures with environmental considerations. Candidates must hold a degree and an RTPI-recognised planning qualification, with experience in major planning proposals. The role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and generous benefits, including a contact with the focus on talent and wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working practices

Continuous Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess or be eligible for RTPI membership.
• Experience dealing with a wide range of planning proposals.

Responsibilities

• Manage, negotiate and assess a varied caseload of complex planning applications.
• Balance significant development pressures with the city’s special qualities.
• Promote continuous Learning & Development.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of the planning system

Experience with major planning applications

Negotiation skills

Management skills

Education

Degree and RTPI recognised professional planning qualification

Job description

A local council in York is seeking a skilled planner to manage and assess complex planning applications that shape the city’s future. Key responsibilities include balancing development pressures with environmental considerations. Candidates must hold a degree and an RTPI-recognised planning qualification, with experience in major planning proposals. The role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and generous benefits, including a contact with the focus on talent and wellbeing.