Planning Officer

Overview

Planning Officer

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council

1 Full Time Permanent Position, 37 Hours per week

£32,061 - £35,412 per annum

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are looking for an enthusiastic Planning Officer to fulfil a key role in the Strategic Planning and Conservation Team.

Just 13 miles from Birmingham Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough play an important role in planning in the West Midlands area. Producing new local plans including reviewing the Green Belt, Town and District Centre regeneration and addressing housing and employment needs are some of the challenges which now face the Councils. We are looking for a planner who is keen to play a key role in meeting these challenges in a busy planning office.

The role offers a great opportunity to get involved in a wide range of strategic planning work across both authorities.

Good communication skills are essential, and you will need to show initiative and be able to liaise with a variety of stakeholders in the plan making process.

The description states responsibilities related to working in the Strategic Planning and Conservation Team and contributing to local plan development and related planning work across two authorities.

• Experience in planning officer duties within local authority context (as described in the job description and person specification).

• pension
• generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 February 2026 (Midnight)

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