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<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7252/Principal_Planning_Officer_Grade_8_JD_2025_Updated_27.06.25.pdf" target="_blank">Principal_Planning_Officer_Grade_8_JD_2025_Updated_27.06.25</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7253/Principal_Planning_Officer_PS_Grade_8_2025_Updated_24.06.25_clean.pdf" target="_blank">Principal_Planning_Officer_PS_Grade_8_2025_Updated_24.06.25_clean</a></li>
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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Are you an existing Principal Planning Officer looking for an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge, or are you an experienced, highly motivated planner seeking to take the next step in your planning career? Are you looking to be part of a dedicated and friendly service, working in interesting and valued rural environments? Then this role is for you.
Tunbridge Wellsisa great place to live, do business and visit. The Council has a clear, coherent, and powerful vision for the future set out in our<a href="https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/news/2025/february/the-strategic-plan-2024-2032" target="_blank">&nbsp;Strategic Plan 2024-2032</a> which sets out the priorities for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
The Council has a new, emerging Local Plan at Examination for which the Inspector’s Final report is expected soon. We will begin a Local Plan Review within 6 months of adoption of the Plan. We are also in the early stages of preparing a Town Centre Plan for Royal Tunbridge Wells; the postholder will work on both of these, and other policy documents.
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Experience supervising or mentoring others in a planning policy setting.</li>
<li>Positive, enthusiastic, and conscientious candidates with excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.</li>
<li>Candidates who are well organised and able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.</li>
<li>We’ll support your growth as you develop, providing opportunities to broaden and deepen your experience and skills to progress your career in planning - because we believe in developing our people.</li>
</ul>
What you’ll get:
<ul>
<li>26 days’ holiday (rising to 29 with 5 years' continuous Local Government service) and 3 additional days in December.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Annual membership fees refunded for your professional body.</li>
<li>Hybrid working to support work/life balance.</li>
<li>Free parking near the Town Hall.</li>
<li>Free tea, coffee and wellbeing perks like an Emplyee Assistance Programme (EAP), flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more.</li>
</ul>
Ready to apply?
Apply now and take the next step in your planning career.&nbsp; If you’d like to talk through the role, contact Ellen Gilbert, Planning Policy Manager at <a href="mailto:ellen.gilbert@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">ellen.gilbert@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> or on 01892 554059.
Advert Closing date: 20 July midnight&nbsp;
Interviews:&nbsp; 28 July&nbsp;

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Principal Planning Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/4908/DMTL_Job_Description_-_May_2025.pdf" target="_blank">DMTL_Job_Description_-_May_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/4909/DMTL_Person_Spec_-_May_2025.pdf" target="_blank">DMTL_Person_Spec_-_May_2025</a></li>
</ul>

We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



We’re growing our Development Management team and have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join us at this pivotal moment.
With the upcoming adoption of the Tunbridge Wells Local Plan and the Town Centre Plan, we’re preparing for a busy and rewarding phase — and we’re looking for an experienced planning professional who’s ready to take on a leadership role.
Why this role?
You’ll lead a dedicated team of seven officers, working alongside another Team Leader and reporting to the Development Manager. This is a chance to shape and support some of the borough’s most significant developments — including major allocated sites — while guiding and mentoring a talented team.
You’ll be involved in:
<ul>
<li>Allocating caseloads and managing your own planning applications</li>
<li>Overseeing performance, outputs and report writing</li>
<li>Attending and presenting at committee meetings (some outside standard office hours)</li>
<li>Helping ensure we meet performance targets and maintain high-quality, consistent decisions</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Experience supervising or mentoring others in a planning or development management setting</li>
<li>A collaborative, supportive leadership style</li>
<li>A passion for delivering good design and positive planning outcomes</li>
</ul>
We’ll support your growth with training, coaching and mentoring — because we believe in developing our people.
What you’ll get:
<ul>
<li>
26 days’ holiday (rising to 29 with 5 years' continuous LG service) + UK bank holidays + 3 extra days in December
</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>
Annual membership fees refunded for your professional body</li>
<li>
Hybrid working to support work/life balance</li>
<li>
Free parking near the Town Hall</li>
<li>
Free tea, coffee and wellbeing perks like an EAP, flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more</li>
</ul>
Ready to apply?
Apply now and take the next step in your planning career.&nbsp; If you’d like to talk through the role, contact Lucinda Roach, Development Manager at <a href="mailto:lucinda.roach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">lucinda.roach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>
This is a politically restricted post. Job Description and Person Specification available below.

Team Leader, Development Management

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Do you have a passion for making a real impact on local communities? Do you have experience in investigative work? Do you thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment? If so, Mid Sussex District Council is looking for a talented and motivated Planning Investigation Officer to join our Enforcement team.&nbsp;
About the Role&nbsp;
As a Planning Investigation Officer in the Enforcement team, you will play a key role in undertaking investigations in relation to alleged breaches of planning control and enforcing the Council’s planning decisions. You will be a strong team player with a flexible approach to your work and an excellent communicator.
Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Managing a wide-raging caseload of investigations.</li>
<li>Negotiating resolutions to planning breaches.</li>
<li>Defending the Council’s position at appeal.</li>
<li>Ensuring that all stakeholders are kept up to date in the progress of your investigations and applications.</li>
<li>Keeping yourself up to date with changes in planning law, policy and guidance.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer&nbsp;
Working at Mid Sussex District Council means being part of a team that actively shapes the future of our communities. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on local development while enjoying a range of benefits:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Generous Pension Scheme&nbsp;– We offer an attractive pension scheme to help secure your future.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Annual Leave&nbsp;– Enjoy between 26 and 31 days of annual leave, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Agile Working&nbsp;– We offer flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance alongside the expectation that employees can regularly attend the office.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Learning and Development&nbsp;– Our commitment to your personal and professional growth includes access to excellent development opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
About You&nbsp;
To excel in this role, you will need:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>A genuine interest in and enthusiasm for protecting the built and natural environment.</li>
<li>Experience in investigative work, ideally within a public facing setting.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Some knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide detailed technical advice and present complex information to a variety of audiences.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The ability to manage your own varied workload.</li>
</ul>
Join Us&nbsp;
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping the future of Mid Sussex, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;Apply today&nbsp;and be part of a dynamic and supportive team that’s committed to making a positive difference for our residents and communities.&nbsp;

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