Principal Planning Officer Location: Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, LE11 2TX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 5+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 32.10 Per Hour Job Ref: OR20412 Job Responsibilities Assist team leaders in managing development services and applications. Handle major and controversial applications, including pre-application advice, site inspections, research, and stakeholder consultations. Negotiate with applicants and agents, focusing on Section 106 Agreements. Support Councillors and community groups in understanding proposals. Lead the Development Team for major applications and provide feedback to the Project Manager. Prepare reports and recommendations for committee meetings. Present applications at Plans and Regulatory Committees. Prepare planning appeal evidence and appear as an expert witness at inquiries and hearings. Provide pre-application advice on complex proposals and coordinate stakeholder views. Advise team members on complex issues and assist in planning enforcement investigations. Collaborate with other departments on development possibilities. Support project management and supervise staff on complex assignments. Promote team development through guidance and training needs identification. Contribute to improving customer satisfaction and service delivery. Person Specif...