Principal Planning Officer Permanent Grade 5 - £40,221 - £48,474 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate. These are exciting times to be working at Birmingham, one of the largest and most exciting Local Planning Authorities in the Country. While we have faced challenging times over the last year, the continued growth of the city and the region is at the heart of the council’s recovery strategy. As a member of the planning team, you will be integral to this recovery, capitalising on the significant development across the city and the arrival of HS2. The city has, and will continue to experience significant employment, housing and retail growth and this needs to be balanced against the need to manage development pressure and also protect and retain the City’s natural and built assets. The planning team is at the centre of this ambitious growth programme and we are seeking talented and driven people to deliver it. Principal Development Management Planners are required to guide some of the biggest and most strategic schemes the city has, to ensure consistent and equitable approach to decision making. The role is fast paced and requires excellent negotiation and organisational skills alongside a desire to deliver the best quality planning decisions. We have huge ambitions for Birmingham. As the shape of local government continues to change, we are determined to rise to the challenge and find new ways to ensure that our residents enjoy the best opportunities in life. Working at Birmingham gives you the opportunity to play a part in meeting those ambitions on behalf of everyone who calls the city their home. Our benefits include: Annual Leave (29 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service and 34 days after 10 years’ service) Local Government pension scheme. This is a career-average scheme where the employee contributes approximately one-third and the employer contributes approximately two-third Hybrid working with opportunities for both office and home based working Flexi scheme which has the ability to have an additional 2 days off per month Salary Sacrifice Schemes include: Purchase up to 4 weeks additional annual leave Cycle to work scheme Car Benefit scheme My Birmingham Rewards – thousands of discounts for high street and online retailers Health and wellbeing support – free, confidential 24/7 support and advice helpline For informal enquires please contact Sarah Scannell, Assistant Director Planning sarah.scannellbirmingham.gov.uk Ref:BCC2618 We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible). Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Closing date 3rd January 2025 at 23.59pm Interviews will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Job Description and Person Specification