Planning Officer ( Development Management

About The Role

North Northamptonshire Council is a product of local government reorganisation that took place across Northamptonshire in 2021. We have brought together the four former district and borough and county Local Planning Authority planning functions and, through a transformation programme, created a single high‑performing planning service for North Northamptonshire.

North Northamptonshire is a high‑growth area offering an exciting opportunity for professional development. We are preparing a new Local Plan to provide a spatial vision for the whole area, delivering sustainable urban extensions in differing phases and managing a wealth of large commercial and industrial development proposals. This role offers a breadth of opportunities to build knowledge and experience, in a job that is both challenging and rewarding.

Through our ‘Development Team’ approach all officers will be involved in large‑scale and high‑profile developments.

In this dynamic role you will play a vital part in supporting the effective delivery of North Northamptonshire’s planning functions. You will be at the forefront of providing customer service, engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including members of the public, applicants and councillors, ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to the future of our area.

You will be joining us at an exciting time as we implement our new team structure, move into new headquarters, and roll out new planning software and ways of working. You will then be part of our continuing transformation and improvement journey, influencing the service.

You will hold a relevant degree and qualifications, or have the appropriate experience that would allow you to be eligible for chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).

You will have relevant experience of being responsible for a variety of planning applications.

You can deliver good customer service and perform under pressure.

You are able to travel across multiple sites, undertake site visits, and attend meetings as required.

• A competitive salary
• A pension scheme with significant council contribution, life cover and ill‑health protection
• Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where practicable, to support a healthy work‑life balance

Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, HMRC travel rates and support for a range of active Employee Network Groups.

Our values define who we are and how we operate, forming the foundation for all interactions with customers, colleagues and service delivery. We are customer‑focused, respectful, efficient, supportive and trustworthy.

We are a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. We will offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

• Title:
  
  Planning Officer (Development Management)
• Salary: £38,220 – £39,862 per annum
• Hourly rate: 37 hours per week
• Contract type:
  Full time
• Location:
  
  Kettering, United Kingdom
• Job reference: /126918/8029
• Closing date: 1 March 2026
• Job category:
  Planning
• Job posted date: 12 February 2026

To apply, please view the job posting on the North Northamptonshire Council careers website.