A confident, self-motivated and enthusiastic Planning Officer is required to work within our Development Management Section. The role requires someone with sound knowledge of planning policy and legislation with excellent communication and writing skills. You can be a key player in delivering a proactive planning service in the district and ensure the processing, assessment and negotiating of improvements to developments is efficient and effective in delivering appropriate results.You will be responsible for carrying out site inspections, providing planning advice to the public, writing reports and presenting to planning committee as well as representing the Council at informal hearings, public Inquiries and court proceedings when necessary. Ashfield is thriving. We are proud of our district and determined to provide the best possible services and opportunities for our communities. To help achieve our ambitions we are delivering development, which is providing new jobs, new homes, improved transport infrastructure, reduced carbon output, ecological change and new cultural facilities. If you would like more information about the post please contact Mick Morley, Development Team Manager on (01623) 457538. Closing date: 30 November 2025 To apply please click the Apply Now link below.