Overview
Planning and Development Officer
Employer Trafford Council
Address Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 0TH
Salary £32,061 - £33,699 per annum
Working Pattern Monday – Friday
Working hours 36.25 hours per week
Contract type Permanent
Closing date 3 October 2025
Interview date 15 & 16 October 2025
About you
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually improving the way we do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others’ contribution. You will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference.
You will hold an RTPI accredited planning qualification (or be in the process of obtaining such a qualification), or other relevant qualification, and have knowledge of planning processes and systems with an understanding of Town and Country Planning and related legislation as it relates to development management and heritage.
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter, so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
About the Role
Working within one of Trafford’s Development Management teams you will play a supporting role in bringing forward through the planning system and in partnership with the private sector and key stakeholders opportunities for investment in Trafford, together with corporate projects, strategies and priorities and to deliver homes, jobs and a return on investment for both the public and private sectors.
Your main priority will be to process planning applications, related consents, appeals, pre-application enquiries and to support the heritage, tree protection and planning compliance functions of the Council.
You will prepare reports to senior officers and Members of the Planning Committee on matters relevant to the planning and development process and prepare written statements for appeals and to attend associated site inspections.
You will contribute to providing a high quality development management service and ensure the achievement of government targets, Council objectives and the delivery of the place shaping agenda.
You will apply your knowledge and experience in providing planning advice to partners, developers, investors, residents, Members and other stakeholders, negotiating and delivering improvements to development proposals and delivering high quality development.
Contact for informal chat
If you would like an informal chat about the posts please contact Helen Milner, Planning and Development Manager East Team, on 0161 912 5868 or Stephen Day, Planning and Development Manager West Team, on 0161 912 4512.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please do not delay in submitting your application.
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter, so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
To learn more about Trafford as a place to work, please visit Trafford Benefits page for information about our awards and benefits.
Other relevant information
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
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