Principal Planning Consultant

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Principal Planning Consultant to join our market-leading Planning Resilience team at Capita. As the Principal Planner, you''ll lead on major planning applications, provide expert advice, and help drive service improvements for our Local Authority clients. This is a chance to make a real impact on your career and the communities we serve. This role is open to applicants across the UK and Northern Ireland.What you''ll be doing

Process major planning applications in a timely manner, producing robust reports and recommendations to achieve desired and deliverable outcomes.Undertake pre-application discussions on major proposals, including some under Planning Performance Agreements.Prepare and present evidence on appeals for external clients.Contribute to the delivery and improvement of business management systems, procedures and processes.Provide support and guidance to peers and more junior staff, ensuring contemporary planning issues and legislation are understood.Support the growth of the team by contributing to business development, securing repeat work, and applying a commercial lens to all work undertaken.Provide consistently high-quality professional advice on planning matters to clients, members of the public, councillors and others as necessary.Negotiate with applicants and a wide range of stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes within contractual time constraints.Provide concise, accurate, justified and timely reports and recommendations on major planning applications and pre-application discussions, applying current legislation and policy changes as appropriate.Stay up to date with current and emerging policy development at local, regional and national levels to benefit clients from existing policies and potential changes.Be involved in service improvements and business operations to ensure resilience, efficiency and effectiveness going forward.What we''re looking for

Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including proven expertise as an expert witness at Planning Inquiries.Experience as a Principal Planning Officer or Consultant in the public sector is essential; experience across both public and private sectors would be advantageous.Proven ability to lead on Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs).High level of knowledge and application of current and emerging planning legislation.Full, clean UK Driving License with willingness to travel to meet client requirements.What’s in it for you?

23 days'' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.Paid day out of the office for volunteering or a cause of your choice.A discretionary annual bonus / car allowance or company car where applicable.Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and generous maternity/adoption/parental leave provisions.Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle, including discounts and wellbeing programs.Access to Employee Network Groups representing diverse communities.About Capita Local Public Service

Capita Public deliver services and solutions that keep the UK government, including local councils, running and improving services to the public. Capita Local Public Services (LPS) is a £170m business with 3,000 staff working in a matrix operating model to deliver services to over 50 clients, spanning Local Government and Community Health (NHS). Capita has a long history working with Local Government and the NHS, which are central to our growth strategy for the next 5 years.Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You are part of a diverse network of talented professionals across disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth, offering opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurposeCustomer first, fearless innovation, achieve together, everyone is valued.What we hope you’ll do next

Choose ''Apply now'' to fill out our short application so we can learn more about you. Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 to discuss any adjustments you might need during recruitment. For more information about equal opportunities and adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website. If you have questions unrelated to adjustments, please email the Talent Acquisition team at CPScareers@capita.com.Seniority level

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