Reference: REQ0136Description: About us and the roleStroud district is a vibrant and progressive area. We have an active development and regeneration sector where we are look to achieve sustainable development and address climate impacts becoming a carbon neutral district by 2030.We have a rich industrial history with cotton mills set within the Stroud Valleys. However, our District is living, modern and innovative and our exceptionally diverse physical, historic and natural environment offering infinite variety and interest with active Cotswold villages within the Cotswolds AONB, the Severn Vale, urban areas include the southern parts of Gloucester and market towns like Nailsworth, Minchinhampton and Wotton under Edge.We are looking for a highly motivated Principal planner to positively shape this growth and protect the valued historic and natural environment of the local area which is central to its distinctive character.This opportunity is within our majors and commercial team, a friendly and busy team dealing with a wide range of interesting projects. With the diverse nature of the district this includes large housing schemes but also interesting regeneration and historic mill sites, town centre projects, renewable energy and other commercial schemes. The work can be challenging but we aim to be proactive and positive and with a shared team approach we look to provide a supportive environment to allow creative solutions andpositive results.About youAs Principal Planning Officer you will have a caseload of planning applications, pre-application enquiries, planning appeals, and other related activities. These will be more complex in nature and will require effectively manage to meet both performance and quality targets. The role also supervises other members of the majors team and includes engagement with Cllrs and customers as well as presenting applications at committee.If you would like an informal discussion or would like to come and meet the team please contact John Chaplin Majors and Environment Team Manager on01453 766321 or john.chaplin@stroud.gov.ukTo apply for this unique opportunity please click \\\'Apply Online\\\' below.In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasmwe provide a range of staff benefits please click here for more information : is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, rural and urban, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website:Stroud District – The Natural PlaceRegion: Location: Ebley Mill - StroudSalary: *GBP*49,764 per annumPackage: -Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our websiteContractual hours: 37Basis: Permanent