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Principal Planning Officer (Hybrid)
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 38.87 - 38.87 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: HG1, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
North Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join the Development Management team on a temporary contract, with a strong possibility of extension.
As Principal Planning Officer, you will take the lead on complex, high-profile, and strategic planning applications across the West Team area (Harrogate and Skipton). You’ll play a key role in shaping development across one of England’s most dynamic and scenic regions, working closely with key stakeholders, elected members, and communities to deliver sustainable, high-quality planning outcomes.
📍 Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week in-office (Harrogate or Skipton) + site visits
📅 Contract: Temporary (initially 3 months, potential to extend)
⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week
💵 Pay Rate: £38.87/per hour (via Umbrella)
💼 Directorate: Community Development – Planning Services
Essential Requirements:
* A degree in Town Planning or a related subject (or equivalent technical knowledge/experience).
* Eligible for membership of the RTPI (Chartered Membership is desirable but not essential).
* Proven experience of working on major and complex planning applications.
* Experience project managing strategic development sites.
* Experience presenting at Planning Committees and attending Public Inquiries or Hearings.
* Experience negotiating Section 106 agreements or Community Infrastructure Levy matters.
* Working knowledge of Town and Country Planning legislation and national/local planning policy.
* Competent with planning IT systems and Microsoft OfficeBefore You Apply
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