At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
Salary: Planning Officer I £34,434 - £37,280 (Grade 7)
Planning Officer II £38,220 - £40,777 (Grade 8)
Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is seeking to recruit a full-time Planning Officer within the Development Management side of the Planning Service
B&NES is a successful and diverse area containing not only the internationally renowned City of Bath which is a World Heritage Site, but also an extensive area of Green Belt, two National Landscapes, numerous Conservation Areas and an abundance of listed buildings and other heritage assets. All this makes the District a hugely attractive place to work, live and visit.
Given the government’s growth agenda the District is subject to significant development pressure that needs to be carefully planned for and managed. The Council has also declared climate and ecological emergencies.
About the Role
This is a great opportunity to work with a highly motivated and professional development management team and, as such, we are seeking applications from candidates with suitable qualifications and experience of dealing with a range of development proposals. The post provides an opportunity to deliver positive change in people’s lives and to develop your career in a supportive working environment.
About You
The successful candidate needs to be a capable, enthusiastic and qualified planner, with experience of dealing with a variety of development proposals, a good knowledge of planning policy and legislation and effective customer service skills. You need to able to work effectively on their own initiative and within a positive team environment.
For more experienced candidates Planning Officer II Role Profile applies. Whilst the Council is seeking candidates with development management experience, applications from those with less experience are also encouraged for these candidates Planning Officer I Role Profile applies. The Planning Officer Role Profiles attached to this advert also covers the equivalent roles in Policy and Enforcement please note it is the Development Management related elements of the relevant Role
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Adrian Walker, Team Manager - Development Management Email: [email protected] or Christopher Griggs-Trevarthen, Team Manager - Development Management Email: [email protected]
Interview date: 20/09/2026
No Agencies Please.
Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
- Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
