Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)

Bassetlaw District Council is looking for an experienced Senior Planning Officer at an exciting time of change. With Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) on the horizon and a transformation programme underway, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape how our services evolve for the future.

As a key member of the Development Management team, you will play a leading role in delivering high-quality planning outcomes across the district. You will manage a varied caseload of complex and major planning applications, pre-applications and appeals, supporting the delivery of key developments and infrastructure that benefit our communities.

You will work collaboratively with developers, elected members, residents and stakeholders, negotiating solutions that maximise community benefit while ensuring robust and sound planning decisions. The role also includes representing the Council at Planning Committee, hearings and public inquiries, acting as a trusted professional voice for the authority.

About You

You will be an experienced and confident planning professional with a strong track record in development management. You will bring:

• A degree in planning (or equivalent) and eligibility for RTPI membership
• Experience handling complex and major planning applications and negotiations
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and present at committee or appeal
• A strong understanding of planning legislation, policy and procedures
• The ability to build effective working relationships with developers, stakeholders and local communities 

You will also be motivated to support continuous improvement, contribute to service transformation, and help shape a high-performing, forward-thinking planning service.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Richard Riggs (Development Manager) at [email protected]

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.

Please review attached Job Description and Person Specification before applying.

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About The Council

Interested in joining our team?
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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

If you need any help with your application, contact us at [email protected] or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.

Closing date:    3 June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role. 

Interview date:  15 June 2026