Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)
Permanent
Full-Time 37 hours per week / Grade 7 (SCP 25 - 30) £36,363 - £40,777 per annum
At Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council, we believe that great places have the power to transform lives. As a Senior Planning Officer, you will be at the heart of shaping the future of two unique communities - helping to protect what makes them special, while guiding thoughtful, well-designed growth for generations to come.
We also believe in trust, flexibility and balance. We warmly welcome requests for 100% home working, flexible hours, compressed weeks, part time working, and job share. We want brilliant people, and we are committed to helping them thrive.
Who are we?We are a shared Planning Service across Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council - a partnership built on stability, collaboration and ambition. Our team brings together experienced Planners with new talent at the start of their careers. What connects us is simple: we care deeply about the places we serve, and we support each other to deliver our very best work.
Where are we?North Worcestershire offers a landscape rich in character and contrast:
These are communities with strong identity, proud histories and exciting futures - places where thoughtful planning truly matters.
What will you be doing?This is a role for someone who wants to make a difference.
You will deal with a varied and interesting caseload of predominantly minor schemes, drawing upon your enthusiasm and experience of delivering and managing a wide range of applications and projects. You will be interpreting the complexity of permitted development legislation and interacting with a number of agencies and organisations, together with other departments across the two Councils. Your planning knowledge will help us to protect and enhance an environment of both intense Green Belt pressure and a traditional manufacturing landscape. The role includes an element of planning enforcement work.
The post also offers an exciting opportunity to actively shape the planning service at leadership level. You will be part of key decisions affecting how we react and respond to local and national change. You will also be involved in harnessing the future direction of the team.
Our team works primarily from home, but you will have the option of using our Bromsgrove or Redditch offices whenever you wish.
What do you need to be shortlisted?To take on this inspiring opportunity, you must meet all of the following essential criteria:
This is more than a job - it is a chance to help shape the District and Borough with distinct character and significant potential. You will be joining a team that is proud of its work, confident in its direction and committed to supporting each other through periods of change and growth. We offer a workplace where you can stretch your skills, deepen your knowledge, and make a visible impact.
You will also benefit from:
Your first few weeks will include face-to-face training, guidance and support - ensuring that you feel confident, connected and ready to make your mark. After that, you are free to shape the working pattern that suits you best.
What next?Need further information on the duties of the post? Please contact Dale Birch: Development Management Manager on direct line or email .
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is midnight on Monday 4 May 2026.
The interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams week commencing Monday 11 May 2026 (alternative dates can be made available if requested).
If this progressive and exciting role interests you, please select the 'Apply' button.
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