Job Title: Senior Planning Officer
Location: Town Hall, Reigate
Salary: £44,883 - £49,194pa plus £2,000pa market supplement
Basis: Permanent, Full time
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Planning Officer to join our forward-thinking Development Management Team, based in our recently refurbished Town Hall offices in Reigate.
Reporting to the Principal Planning Officer, you’ll take the lead on a personal caseload of planning applications — including presenting at Planning Committee and Development Forums, and defending decisions at appeal when required. You’ll also supervise Graduate Planning Officers and Planning Technicians, review delegated decisions, and deputise for senior colleagues when needed.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid Development Management experience and RTPI eligibility who’s ready to step up, share their expertise, and help shape the future of our borough. You’ll be providing professional advice, supporting colleagues, and working collaboratively across the Council to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.
Our team is supportive, energised, and fully paperless — embracing innovation and efficiency. We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a strong team ethic.
About the Person
- Previous experience in Planning
- Confident communicator
- Good attention to detail
- Good at working to deadlines
- Ability to manage personal workload
- Member of Royal Town Planning Institute (or eligible for membership)
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Andrew Benson, Head of Planning and Regulatory Services, on 01737 276175. No agencies please.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.