Principal Planning Officer
| Posting date: | 12 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £42 to £53 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | Tiverton, South West, EX16 6PP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP234589CT1757-5296263-12052026 |
Summary
Principal Planning Officer needed in Tiverton Paying £42 per hr ref 5296263
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and determine complex planning and Listed Building applications
- Prepare clear, well‑reasoned reports for delegated and committee decisions
- Assess and respond to statutory and non‑statutory consultations and notifications
- Draft, negotiate and manage Legal Agreements in accordance with policy and legislation
- Provide professional planning advice for enforcement matters in collaboration with the Principal Enforcement Officer
- Undertake site visits and engage effectively with applicants, agents, members and the public
- Contribute to continuous service improvement and best practice
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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