Uttlesford District Council’s Planning Service has experienced a significant transformation over the past two years. Our Development Management Teams are thriving, and we have just submitted our Local Plan for examination. This is your chance to contribute to the continued success of the Planning Service, our emerging Local Plan, and the future of the district itself. We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an experienced DM Planner to join our District-Wide Development Management Team. This role will see you work on a wide variety of planning matters, from pre-application discussions, major and minor planning applications, as well as appeals. As part of the role, you will have delegated authority to make planning decisions on householder and other non-major applications. Needless to say, you will be ambitious, capable of delivering great customer service, and driving excellence in terms of performance. You will be fully supported by your Team Leader and the Head of Development Management in terms of direct professional support and investment in your own learning and development. In turn, you will provide suitable mentoring and guidance for junior team members. This role would suit someone looking to progress to DM Team Leader roles and beyond. If you are passionate about planning and want to make a real impact on the future of Uttlesford, we would love to hear from you. Uttlesford District Council is a family friendly Council. We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers. For an informal discussion please contact Nigel Brown, Head of Development Management & Enforcement on 01799 510476 or Lindsay Trevillian on 01799 510462. To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 2 March 2025. It is intended that interviews will be held on 11 and 13 March 2025 CVs will not be accepted. Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.