Principal Planning Officer

Principal Planning Officer x 3 vacanciesSalary: 41,193 - 46,338 + 5,000 market supplement + 1,000 car allowanceLocation: Swale Borough Council (Hybrid Working, two days per week in the office preferred)Contract: Full-time, Permanent (34 hours per week)We are proud to be working exclusively with Swale Borough Council, a forward-thinking and ambitious local authority in Kent, to recruit experienced Planning Officers to join their newly established Planning Applications Team.A Council that puts people first At Swale, staff wellbeing is a genuine priority. With a 34-hour full-time working week and early office closure at 1:30pm every Friday, the Council is committed to helping employees achieve a healthy work-life balance. This is further supported by a generous annual leave entitlement, which increases with service, plus an additional three days'' leave over the Christmas period when the offices close completely. Their flexible hybrid working policy, with flexi-time between 7am and 7pm, is just one of the many ways they support their team.Why now is the perfect time to join It''s an exciting time to join Planning at Swale. With renewed momentum behind the Local Plan, a restructured Planning Applications team geared for success, and the formation of a new Place Service-bringing together planning, regeneration, economic development and property-there''s a real sense of purpose and opportunity. The new structure is designed to retain, develop and attract top talent, and offers a ..... full job details .....