Ribble Saw Mill, Paley Road, Preston, England, PR1 8LT +44 7876610072

Full Time

Principal Development Management Officer (Agency Role)

Location

Northamptonshire

Salary

£23.55/hourly

Job Type

Full Time

Posted Date

Feb 06, 2026

Principal Development Management Officer (Agency Role)

Location: North Northamptonshire (Municipal Offices)

Contract Type: Agency / Temporary (Vacant Post Cover)

Hours: 37 hours per week (Full-time)

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Start Date: 9 February 2026

End Date: 6 April 2026

Pay Rate: £23.55 per hour (PAYE)

DBS Required: No

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting a Principal Development Management Officer to support a local authority planning service temporarily to cover a vacant post. This is a full-time agency assignment within Place and Economy Services, focused on managing and determining planning applications and supporting development management functions.

The role requires an experienced planning professional with strong technical knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to manage complex caseloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and determine a caseload of planning applications, including complex cases

• Provide professional planning advice in line with local and national planning policy

• Prepare reports, recommendations, and decisions for delegated powers or the committee

• Liaise with applicants, agents, consultees, and internal stakeholders

• Support junior officers and contribute to service delivery targets

• Ensure planning decisions are robust, defensible, and policy-compliant

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in development management/planning within a local authority

• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and procedures

• Ability to manage complex applications and competing deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a professional planning team

Required Documents

• CV

• Right to Work documentation

• 3 years’ references

• Candidate declaration form

• Payment details form

How to Apply

Apply with your CV and availability, or contact us directly for further information.

Contact no: +44 1772281848

E-mail: recruitment@evereuser.co.uk

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