Development and Housing Directorate Preston is at an unprecedented stage in its development. With over £20m of Towns Fund grant and a further £20m Levelling Up Fund grant, along with major leisure and public realm projects underway, a new commercial quarter planned at Preston station, and the ongoing implementation of the multi-award-winning City Living Strategy, Preston has developed a new confidence for positive change. The Council is reviewing its Development Plan, working in partnership with South Ribble and Chorley Councils on a single spatial strategy for Central Lancashire. This is an exciting time to join our team as the Principal Planner within the Planning Policy team, at the heart of major transformation of the city. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Town Planning professional with a recognized qualification in Planning and full Membership of the RTPI. You will be responsible for delivering and implementing the new local plan, updating our City Centre Plan, providing professional expert advice for the Council, creating and applying planning policy and best practices, and delivering successful planning outcomes. You will support our communities in developing their Neighbourhood Plans. Your role will also include supporting the Planning Policy Manager by overseeing the work of the team, supervising, coaching, and mentoring officers to help them develop in their roles. As an employer, we value our employees' hard work and commitment by offering a range of benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 30 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, a cycle to work scheme, and discounted bus and rail fares. For an informal chat about this role, please contact Carolyn Williams, Planning Policy Team Leader, on 01772 906732 or c.williamspreston.gov.uk Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £47,754.00-£48,710.00 per year Schedule: Flexitime Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Preston, PR1 2RL Reference ID: DEDM01016