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Chief Operating Officer

Planning Inspectorate -
Bristol

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£94,694 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Transport links
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Senior management experience
Stakeholder liaison
Performance management
Presentation skills
Stakeholder coordination
Continuous improvement
Team management
Partnership building
Decision making
Risk management
Leadership
Operations leadership experience
Stakeholder management

Full job description

Details

Reference number

476524

Salary

£94,694

(this is an SCS1 role, standard rules apply for existing Civil Servants)

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

SCS Pay Band 1

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

PINS - Operations

Type of role

Operational Delivery
Senior leadership

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours

Number of jobs available

Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location

Bristol, South West England, BS1 6PU

About the job

Job summary

Join the executive leadership team at the Planning Inspectorate and help shape decisions that influence homes, communities, infrastructure and the environment across England.

The Chief Operating Officer is one of the most important leadership roles in our organisation. The Planning Inspectorate sits at the heart of the planning system in England, helping to deliver decisions that shape homes, communities, infrastructure and the environment. The quality, timeliness and effectiveness of our work matter to citizens, applicants, local authorities, government and wider stakeholders.

As our Chief Operating Officer, you will play a pivotal role in leading our organisation through a period of significant opportunity and change. You will be responsible for the performance, resilience and continuous improvement of our services, ensuring we deliver excellent outcomes while adapting to evolving demands and priorities. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will help shape our strategic direction, strengthen organisational capability and create the conditions for our people to succeed.

We are looking for a highly effective and inclusive leader who combines strategic thinking with a strong focus on delivery, builds trusted relationships across government and the wider planning system, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference through public service.

If you are excited by purpose, complexity and opportunity to make a lasting impact then this could be the role for you.

Graham Stallwood, Chief Executive, is hosting a drop in session at 10am on Wednesday 2nd September, if you'd like to find out more (please use this link). Joining that session is a great way to get a feel for what it's like working with Graham and the wider organisation.

Job description

We are looking for someone who is :

Proven organisational leader Experienced in leading complex, large-scale operations and translating strategic ambition into measurable outcomes that improve public services.

Performance and delivery expert Brings a track record of driving performance, tackling systemic challenges and leading improvement in demanding, high-profile environments.

Influential systems thinker Builds trusted relationships, aligns diverse stakeholders around shared goals and successfully delivers through complexity and ambiguity.

Strategic and resilient decision-maker Uses insight, judgement and evidence to navigate risk, seize opportunities and maintain delivery through change and uncertainty.

That person should lead by:

Leading through others Empower talented people, build capability and create the conditions for high-performing teams to thrive.

Relentlessly improving Curious, collaborative and outcomes-focused, always seeking better ways to deliver for citizens, customers and stakeholders.

Things to know:

No two weeks are the same. One day, you'll be leading organisational performance and risk as a member of the Executive Team, shaping strategy and ensuring the Planning Inspectorate delivers high-quality services at scale. The next, you'll be working with government and senior stakeholders to influence policy, drive system-wide improvement and support the delivery of national priorities.

You'll lead through senior teams to improve performance, strengthen organisational resilience, tackle complex delivery challenges and build the capability needed for future success. You'll also represent the Inspectorate across government and the wider planning system, building partnerships that enable better outcomes.

Alongside strategic leadership, you'll develop future leaders, shape organisational culture and help define the long-term direction of both the Planning Inspectorate and the planning system itself.

This is a rare opportunity to combine operational leadership, public service impact and system influence in a role that helps shape communities, infrastructure and the future of England.

If youd like to find out more or have any questions, please join the drop‑in session schedule 10:00-10.45am Wednesday 2nd September 2026 (link in the pack and below).

For full information on the role and assessment process please refer to the candidate pack attached.

Salary

This is an SCS 1 role and new entrants to the Civil Service can expect to be paid a salary of £94,694. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants.

New appointments to the Senior Civil Service will be appointed on the terms and conditions set out in the Civil Service Management Code.

Working hours:

Standard working week is 37 hours, with our flexible working hours policy available for job share, compressed working hours and part time hours at a minimum of 30 hours per week. Occasionally, work outside these hours may be needed for business continuity, health and safety, or stakeholder engagement.

Office attendance

This role is contractually based at our office in Bristol, 10-minute walk from Temple Meads train station. Excitingly, we're relocating to a brand new office in December, while maintaining excellent transport links with Bristol Temple Meads station still just a 10 minute walk away. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to in person attendance. To provide for senior leadership and collaboration with colleagues, you can expect to be in the office at least twice a week. Travel to other parts of the country to meet colleagues and stakeholders will also be necessary. Please consider this before applying.

Person specification

We will assess your application against the essential criteria:

Essential criteria

Strategic delivery leadership: Proven experience setting direction and leading delivery at organisational scale in a complex environment, aligning senior stakeholders across functional and organisational boundaries to achieve tangible, sustainable outcomes.
Delivery and performance: Proven track record of large scale delivery (public, private or third sector) through clear accountability, effective planning, data-led decision making and timely intervention where risks or constraints emerge.
Governance and risk: Proven experience providing senior oversight of governance, risk and assurance arrangements, ensuring proportionate controls and clear decision making that support pace, quality, accountability and compliance.
People leadership: Proven ability to lead through senior teams, build capability and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture with high standards of ownership, performance, innovation and continuous improvement.

For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: About the application process , Civil Service Careers

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Changing and Improving

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Proven experience setting direction and leading delivery at organisational scale in a complex environment, aligning senior stakeholders across functional and organisational boundaries to achieve tangible, sustainable outcomes.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £94,694, Planning Inspectorate contributes £27,432 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Please review the candidate pack for the full benefits associated with this role.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.

Application

For guidance on how to structure your application please see About the application process , Civil Service Careers

Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information:

A CV: The CV section lets you share your job history. List your jobs, how long you worked at each, and briefly describe your roles and duties. Make sure to show how your experience matches the essential criteria of the job you're applying for. Type or paste this information into the 'Employment History' box in the online application. You can't attach your CV.
A Personal Statement (1000 words max): The personal statement lets you explain why you're a good fit for the job in more detail. Use it to show how you meet the essential criteria listed in our advert.
250 word statement against the Lead Sift Criteria (Stated below) - This allows you to outline your experience and will only be used if there are a large number of applications. The minimum standard must be reached for applications to proceed.

If there are many applications, we might use a lead sift. This means we'll first check if you meet the key requirement listed below. If you don't, we won't review the rest of your application.

Proven experience setting direction and leading delivery at organisational scale in a complex environment, aligning senior stakeholders across functional and organisational boundaries to achieve tangible, sustainable outcomes.

All shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards.

Interview

If you are shortlisted, you will:

Be asked to attend an interview to have a more in-depth discussion about your experience and suitability for the role
Interviews will be a blend of behaviour and strength questions
Need to prepare and deliver a presentation
Facilitate a Staff Panel discussion

Candidates who pass the shortlist stage will receive full assessment details with their interview invitations.

Other Information

Drop-in date: 10am Wednesday 2nd September (please use this link).

Shortlist Date: 14 September 2026

Interview Date: 21 September 2026 (please save the date)

Staff engagement panels and interviews will be held at The Planning Inspectorate, Bristol. Further details will be sent with the invitation to interview.

The Planning Inspectorate does not fund travel and subsistence for candidates to attend interviews.

Reserve list

A reserve list may be held for a period of 9 months from which further appointments can be made.

Future Matches

Candidates who demonstrate strong potential and future readiness but score just below the required level at interview may be considered for alternative positions. These roles may be at a lower grade but align with their skills and offer opportunities for growth.

Merit list order

We appoint in merit list order, starting with any permanent appointments followed by any fixed term appointments.

We encourage all candidates to make themselves familiar with the role and what we will be assessing you against which is detailed in the Person Specification.

ID and Documents

We must check that any successful candidates are allowed to work for the Civil Service before we employ them. If successful, you will be asked to do a right to work check using identity document validation technology (IDVT) through the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP), Civil Service Jobs. If we are unable to confirm your right to work and through the IDVT we will need to do a manual right to work check using original documents with you in person.

Visa Sponsorship

The Planning Inspectorate cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates, we do not hold a Visa sponsorship licence.

Disability Confident Interview scheme/Reasonable Adjustments

The Civil Service values diversity and offers equal opportunities. We have a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the job's minimum criteria. We will also provide reasonable adjustments to all where possible. For more information please see Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Graham Stallwood
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance: The Vacancy Manager via the Talent Acquisition Team ([email protected]).
If you are not satisfied with the response, you receive you should then contact, Chief People Officer, via the Talent Acquisition Team ([email protected]).
If you are still not satisfied with the response you receive from the Planning Inspectorate, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commission. https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/

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