https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-blue-arrow--92c9ee1c-04a7-4b1f-9db7-bbc6856ea95c RSS feed for Principal Planning Officer at Blue Arrow. en-gb Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:41:12 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-blue-arrow--92c9ee1c-04a7-4b1f-9db7-bbc6856ea95c https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-blue-arrow--92c9ee1c-04a7-4b1f-9db7-bbc6856ea95c Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:52:26 GMT Location: Stratford-upon-avon | Salary: 50000.00-50000.00 Annual | Type: Contract | Location: Stratford-upon-Avon (Hybrid Working)Rate: NegotiableContract: 6 Months Temporary ContractStart Date: 7th September 2026Hours: 37 Hours per Week The OpportunityWe are recruiting for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join a busy Planning Applications service on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled planning professional to lead a team managing a significant caseload of major planning applications within a district experiencing considerable development pressure. Working within the Development Service, you will provide leadership and operational oversight to a team comprising an Assistant Team Leader and 10 Senior Planners, ensuring applications are progressed efficiently and effectively through to determination. Key ResponsibilitiesManage and support a team of planning professionals dealing with major planning applications.Provide leadership, guidance and technical expertise across complex planning matters.Review, sign off and authorise planning reports.Support officers in progressing applications through the planning process and committee stages.Assist with expediting decision-making and improving application turnaround times.Pre... Contract