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About the Role
Due to internal promotion, we have an opportunity for two full time Senior Planning Officers to join our Development Management team on a permanent contract. One post within the householders/others team and the other within the Large Majors team.
‘Development Management’ is the ‘coal face’ of the planning service, part of the Regeneration and Place Directorate.&nbsp; There are three teams, ‘large majors’, ‘major/minors’ and ‘householders/others’ teams handling planning applications, appeals and associated work.&nbsp; The wider team incorporates an Enforcement, Heritage, Landscape and Trees, together with technical support.&nbsp; There are close working relationships with Building Control, Planning Policy, s106/CIL team, Economic Development &amp; Legal Services. The validation of planning applications is undertaken by Mid Kent Planning Services which is shared with Swale Borough Council.
As a Senior Planning Officer in the householders/others team, you will be determining a wide range of applications, including householder, adverts, change of use, breaches, telecommunications, discharge of conditions and Certificates of Lawfulness in an area experiencing one of the highest number of applications in Kent.&nbsp; This will involve liaising with internal and external stakeholders, applicants, agents, Councillors and others involved in the planning process.&nbsp; Attendance at planning committee would be required, when necessary, the committee meets once a month and meetings take place in the evening, at Maidstone’s Town Hall.&nbsp; You will be in a position to offer supervisory support and training to junior members of staff with some signing off powers to support the Team Leader as required and depending on experience.&nbsp;
As a Senior Planning Officer in the large major’s team, you will be determining a wide range of applications, these will include schemes for larger than 50 dwellings, major commercial schemes, corporate projects and submission of details, legal agreements and other associated applications.&nbsp; There will the opportunity to be involved and shadow principal planning officers in the local plan allocated garden settlement schemes and large major schemes.&nbsp; This will involve liaising with internal and external stakeholders, applicants, agents, Councillors and others involved in the planning process.&nbsp; Attendance at planning committee would be required, when necessary, the committee meets once a month and meetings take place in the evening, at Maidstone’s Town Hall.&nbsp;
These roles are being offered on a 37 hour week, with office based working at least two days per week with flexible home working on an agreed basis as part of the Council’s approach to offer employees a range of flexible working opportunities.
About Maidstone Borough Council 
Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy. We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.
We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.
Our Offer:
A range of benefits including:
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<li>Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities</li>
<li>7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time.</li>
<li>Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential &amp; independent information and access to counsellors</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.</li>
<li>Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>
<li>Annual flu vaccine</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping</li>
<li>Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals</li>
<li>A professional fee payment, if required for the role</li>
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About You:
For both positions we are looking for a strong team player, with enthusiasm and a real desire to make further improvement happen and take initiative.&nbsp;
You will have a degree in a relevant subject, or the equivalent, with experience of dealing with planning applications, planning enforcement and/or appeals.
You will also have self-organisation and strong IT skills and be able to meet deadlines. For this post you will need to have a keen customer focus and have experience working with members of the public as well as excellent written and verbal communication.&nbsp;
You will require a valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel around the borough to visit sites as required.
Selection Process: 
Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting managers. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect a job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.
To apply for the position please click on the apply link above and&nbsp;complete the online application form or apply by phone on 01622 602555.
If you would like to be considered for both positions, please state this clearly in your application – you need only complete one application form.
Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you would like to discuss these opportunities, please contact:
For the ‘Householder/Others’ position please contact Diane Chaplin, Householder Team Leader (Development Management) on 01622 602070 or email <a href="mailto:dianechaplin@maidstone.gov.uk" target="_blank">dianechaplin@maidstone.gov.uk</a>
Or for the ‘Large Majors’ position please contact Rachael Elliott, Major Planning Applications Manager (Development Management) on 01622 602466 or email <a href="mailto:rachaelelliott@maidstone.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachaelelliott@maidstone.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 23rd November 2025
Interview Date: w/c 1st December 2025

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POST TITLE: Development Management Team Leader
SECTION: Planning (Development Management) &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; SALARY: Grade 12 £50,515 - £55,202 pa plus market supplement of up to £5,000 and essential car user allowance
Location: &nbsp;Maidstone, Kent &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Contract:
Full time/Permanent
About the Role
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join Maidstone Council as a Development Management Team Leader. This opportunity has arisen due to recent internal career progression which reflects our commitment to supporting staff growth and progression.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to lead and manage a team of 6-8 planning officers with varying levels of planning experience. You will lead delivery in respect of a wide variety of different pre application advice requests, planning applications and planning appeals to ensure a high-quality development management service.
With your team you will be responsible for a wide range of work, including proposals of between 1 and 50 residential units, commercial development, HMOs, prior approval, agricultural development and equestrian development and change of use. You will ensure that planning decisions are sound in terms of policy, relevant guidance and legal framework and result in high quality sustainable development.
You will work effectively to identify and present to developers, clear solutions to planning issues. You will be decisive and where necessary, negotiate to achieve the implementation of high-quality development. You will enable applications to be advanced at an appropriate pace to build and sustain the council’s five-year land supply.
You will be effective at managing your own caseload and helping with the management of the caseload of the team. You will be effective at line management and deputising for the Planning Applications Manager including work allocation and sign off responsibilities for planning matters in line with the Head of Planning and Economic DevelopmentScheme of Delegation.
You will present at the council’s monthly Planning Committee in terms of your own caseload and that of others in the team guiding the decision-making process. You will be the Council’s lead witness in terms of relevant appeals and ensure that the Council are represented effectively in other appeals and Court proceedings
This is a full-time position on a permanent contract, working 37 hours a week Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis.
About Maidstone Borough Council 
Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy. We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.
We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.
At Maidstone Borough Council we recognise the importance of flexible working and the benefits this can bring to both our staff and the Council. We know that by offering employees a range of flexible working opportunities we can positively impact their wellbeing and engagement, and drive productivity in return. As such we have developed a highly flexible hybrid working policy, alongside our flexi time and flexible working policies, enabling staff to shape their working patterns around building a greater work life balance.
Our Offer:
A range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities</li>
<li>7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time.</li>
<li>Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential &amp; independent information and access to counsellors</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.</li>
<li>Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Annual flu vaccine</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping</li>
<li>Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals</li>
<li>A professional fee payment, if required for the role</li>
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About You:
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<li>You will have a degree in Town Planning or a Post Graduate qualification in Town Planning and be a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, or be eligible to apply for chartered status</li>
<li>You will hold a Full UK Driving Licence with access to a motor vehicle to visit sites as required</li>
<li>You will have a range of development management experience, including dealing with complex and sensitive planning applications and planning appeals</li>
<li>You will have experience of working closely with Councillors and have political sensitivity</li>
<li>You will have excellent project management and communication skills and have worked in a planning performance agreement environment</li>
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Selection Process: 
Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.
Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Tony Ryan, Planning Applications Manager on 01622 602358 <a href="mailto:tonyryan@maidstone.gov.uk" target="_blank">tonyryan@maidstone.gov.uk</a>.
To apply for the position please click on the apply link above and complete the online application form or apply by phone on 01622 602555.
Closing Date:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 23rd November 2025
Interview Date: w/c 1st December 2025

Development Management Team Leader

We are seeking an Assistant Enforcement Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Following an internal promotion, a role within the Enforcement Section of the Development Management Team has become available. We are looking for someone to be able to investigate breaches of planning control by attending site visits, discussing matters with owners, gathering evidence and coming to a recommendation for the Head of Development Management. You will be working within a busy and driven team with a desire to protect Medway from unauthorised and harmful development.In addition, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Planning Officers in Development Management on planning applications and pre-application advice.You will work closely with the Planning and Specialist Officers, the rest of the Planning Enforcement Team and the Head of Development Management as well as Councillors and representatives of Parish Councils and Neighbourhood groups. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills to manage your own caseload, have good investigative skills and attention to detail as well as the ability to negotiate.If you would like to have any questions regarding the role or would like an informal discussion regarding the position, please contact Peter Hockney, Head of Development Management (<a href="mailto:peter.hockney@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">peter.hockney@medway.gov.uk</a>).The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Are you a planner with strategic skills and experience looking for a new challenge within the profession?&nbsp;&nbsp; Or do you already specialise in local government infrastructure planning for growth, and&nbsp; you&nbsp; seek&nbsp; an influential senior role?
Join Dartford and take the lead, managing our substantial Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds,&nbsp; and our strategy for delivery of planned infrastructure&nbsp; alongside rapid development. If you have&nbsp; significant and transferable experience of preparing planning policy, of strategic development management, or similar strategic infrastructure planning, we would be very interested to hear from you.
Dartford has a new Local Plan in place, and is focused on active infrastructure planning to deliver the services and facilities needed to maintain high levels of sustainable growth. We are looking for a strategic and flexible thinker keen for a challenge in a positive &nbsp;and integrated Planning Services section.&nbsp; Demonstrable experience of&nbsp; developer contribution&nbsp; negotiations/ decisions (especially optimising the use of CIL funds), or of formulating policy-based recommendations on large scale&nbsp; development and investment, is desired.
If you have the right skills, you could be at the heart of securing new school, healthcare and transport and other facilities for growing neighbourhoods; multi-million pound infrastructure decisions. Political, quantitative, analytical and written &nbsp;capabilities, and a creative approach to problem solving and good communication&nbsp; are required. You will work with and line manage a CIL monitoring officer, whilst reporting to and being supported by the Planning Strategy &amp; Infrastructure Manager.
Part-time working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate, please call if you wish to discuss your circumstances. We offer flexible working, and a policy of up to three days a week homeworking.
Dartford is the Kent Borough adjoining London on the River Thames. Conveniently located, the Borough’s connections are more than just the Dartford crossing and M25. The Council offices are adjacent to Dartford rail station, which links to a range of locations via Thameslink, the nearby Elizabeth Line, and other services. Ebbsfleet International rail station in the Borough is 17minutes to London. We have the award-winning Fastrack bus rapid transit system, and good bus services, including TfL buses serving the Borough. The area is a complex mix of both urban and rural, including Ebbsfleet Garden City and Bluewater shopping centre, but also the River Darent valley, marshland, heath, and Ancient Woodland.
If you would like to speak to someone about this post please contact Sonia Collins, Head of Planning Services, on 01322 343620.
The interview date for this role is: 8th December 2024.

Dartford Borough Council

Principal Planner (Infrastructure)

We are seeking a Planner Policy to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Medway Council is looking for a new Planner to work in the Policy team of the Planning Service. The Council is preparing to submit its new Local Plan for examination. This sets out a strategy for Medway’s growth up to the early 2040s, with opportunities for urban regeneration, and strategic development in suburban and rural areas. You will be involved in a range of planning policy projects, including research, analysis and professional advice.The main purpose of the job is to:Assist in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of development policy documents, particularly the Medway Local Plan but this could also include Neighbourhood Plans, supplementary policy and guidance documents.Contribute to research and analysis to provide an evidence base for policy documents and support wider decision making.Provide policy advice to Development Management, and information on planning policy matters to local communities and other stakeholders. Contribute to effective engagement with local communities and other stakeholders in a way that reflects the vision and values of the Council and participate in multi-disciplinary project teams as required.Interviews are due to take place on the 18 or 20 November 2025. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Catherine Smith on <a href="mailto:catherine.smith@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">catherine.smith@medway.gov.uk</a> or Prem Velayutham on <a href="mailto:prem.velayutham@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">prem.velayutham@medway.gov.uk</a>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Planner Policy

We are seeking a Principal Planner Spatial Data &amp; Infrastructure to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Medway Council is looking for a Principal Planner to work in the Policy team of the Planning Service. The Council is preparing to submit its new Local Plan for examination. This sets out a strategy for Medway’s growth up to the early 2040s, with opportunities for urban regeneration, and strategic development in suburban and rural areas. You will be involved in a range of planning policy projects, including the examination of the new local plan, planning for strategic development sites, and play a key role in the management and development of the Planning Policy team. The main purpose of the job is to:<ul><li>To lead, manage and develop the Council’s strategic infrastructure planning activities, and land use data collation and monitoring systems to inform development planning processes</li><li>Play a leading technical and managerial role in the preparation and review of planning policy, specifically the Medway Local Plan, but this could also include supplementary policy and guidance documents.</li><li>Manage a team of Planning and development monitoring officers and their contribution to the work of the Planning Service, with particular reference to infrastructure, spatial data and analysis. </li><li>Lead and manage planning policy and information projects, including internal research and analysis to inform policy development, and to commission and manage contracts with external consultants. </li><li>Provide specialist technical planning policy advice, including representing the Planning Service in corporate and external stakeholder projects and meetings.</li><li>Secure effective engagement with members, local communities, and wider stakeholders in the plan making process to promote a clear understanding of development policy requirements and aims in Medway, and in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council.</li></ul>Interviews are due to take place on the 21 November 2025 If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Catherine Smith on <a href="mailto:catherine.smith@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">catherine.smith@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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