Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer (Career Grade)

£25,991 – £36,922 per annum

Development Management - Permanent​

As a Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer you will manage and determine a caseload of planning applications including a wide range of development proposals and major development schemes; provide detailed advice at the pre-application stage and represent the Council in public and at appeal. 

You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and willing to learn, whilst being able to work with minimal supervision. You will also have excellent communication skills and be able to work to tight deadlines, whilst focussing on delivering good customer service and high quality development.  

In return, you will work in a friendly environment where you will be fully supported in your role whilst having the opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills within a busy planning team.

Currently, due to Covid19 restrictions, the intention is for the jobholders to work from home, other than when undertaking site visits. However, office working is available if necessary.

If you would like to discuss the post before submitting your application, we would love to hear from you, please contact either:

Sandip Sahota – Business Manager on 01926 456554 or

Rob Young - Business Manager on 01926 456535

If you are unable to download the job details please contact the HR Support Team on 01926 456310 or email HR@warwickdc.gov.uk

Closing Date: 17 January 2021.

Planning Officer  / Senior Planning Officer  - Job Description

Planning Officer  / Senior Planning Officer  - Person Specification

Planning Officer  / Senior Planning Officer  - Career Grade Structure

Job application form and guidance notes

• Application form (Word doc) - email to vacancies@warwickdc.gov.uk
• Application form - postal applications (PDF)
• Guidance notes for applicants (PDF)
• Equality - what we aim to do (PDF)
• Recruitment guidance for people with a disability (PDF)
• Recruitment guidance for ex-offenders (PDF)