At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
About The Team
Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is seeking to recruit a Principal Planning Officer within the Planning Policy Team on a fixed‑term contract (24 months). This key post will play a vital role in representing B&NES in discussions and in working with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) and neighbouring local authorities as WECA prepares a Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) and B&NES prepares a new‑style Local Plan. The successful candidate will bring significant strategic planning experience, strong communication skills, and a proven track record of collaborating with stakeholders to achieve key milestones.
About The Role
The role offers the chance to work across the sub‑region within a high‑performing B&NES Planning Policy team and to further develop your career in a supportive environment. As a technical leader you will ensure that development proposals comply with legislation, regulations, national and local planning and Council policies, and you will provide specialist advice and information on Plan Making and Development Plan production.
About You
The ideal candidate is a highly capable, proactive professional with significant experience of project managing and leading strategic planning. The Principal Officer Role Profile attached to this advert also covers the equivalent role in Development Management – the policy related elements of the Role Profile apply to this post.
Interview
Interview date: 10/08/2026
Other Key Information
- Please note, B&NES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register (redeployee). Those who meet the essential criteria will be considered ahead of external applicants.
No agencies please.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Contact
For more details or to discuss the role, please contact Richard Daone, Deputy Head of Planning (Policy) at 01225477546. All applications must be made via the online system.
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