Rate: £55–£62 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract: 6 months
Working Pattern: Hybrid (ideally one to two days per week in the office, but one day a fortnight will be considered)
Start Date: April
A council in Norfolk is seeking an experienced Principal Planner to join their planning team on an interim basis. This is a great opportunity for a senior planning professional who can bring strong technical expertise, confident decision making, and supportive leadership to a committed service.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead on major and complex planning applications, including schemes supported by Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs)
• Provide mentorship and day to day support to a newly appointed Principal Officer who is stepping up into the role
• Exercise delegated sign off responsibilities with robust, well reasoned planning judgement
• Manage staff and contribute to a high performing, customer focused planning service
• Bring excellent decision making, communication, and case management abilities
Ideal Candidate
• Strong experience managing major/complex applications
• Confidence handling PPA driven projects
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style
• Ability to work independently and deliver high quality decisions
• Capacity to help strengthen and develop the wider planning team
How to apply
For more information, please contact Daniel Baker on 07545 546 986, or apply via this advert.
