Senior Planning Officer- Deputy Team Leader

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Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Place

Service Area

Skills & Regeneration

Hours

37

Number of Jobs

2

Location(s)

Across Kirklees

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 12

Salary

£46,579 - £48,738

Enhancements / additional payments details

£3,000 Retention Payment - paid in two 6 monthly instalments of £1,500 (paid in June and December), on completion of successful probation period

Advert Wording

We are seeking to appoint two motivated, enthusiastic and organised planning professionals who can make a significant contribution in helping to lead the performance and achievements of our Development Management Team. You will have the ambition and skills to assist the Team Leader in mentoring, supervising and managing a team of Planners in the processing and determination of planning applications, whilst being able to progress a small case load of more complex proposals. You will have significant experience of dealing with such complex planning applications including Major development proposals and appeals, proactively and in a timely manner to achieve the best outcomes for the people and places of Kirklees.

You will be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of current planning legislation and associated guidance in your application; and have good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; listening, and negotiation skills; an ability to accept responsibility and work constructively within a small team; an ability to organise and prioritise your own workload; and competence in working in a digital environment. You will be able to demonstrate clear understanding and experience of successfully working within a sensitive political environment.

Kirsty Nicholls is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any supportcompleting an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:jobs@kirklees.gov.ukor phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

Closing date

29 October 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

Job profile/description

Senior Planning Officer.pdf – 126KB

Additional document 1

Senior Planner - Grade 12 - Development Management Job Focus Sheet.pdf – 228KB