Rate: £55–£62 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: 6 months Working Pattern: Hybrid (ideally one to two days per week in the office, but one day a fortnight will be considered) Start Date: April A council in Norfolk is seeking an experienced Principal Planner to join their planning team on an interim basis. This is a great opportunity for a senior planning professional who can bring strong technical expertise, confident decision making, and supportive leadership to a committed service. Key Responsibilities • Lead on major and complex planning applications, including schemes supported by Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) • Provide mentorship and day to day support to a newly appointed Principal Officer who is stepping up into the role • Exercise delegated sign off responsibilities with robust, well reasoned planning judgement • Manage staff and contribute to a high performing, customer focused planning service • Bring excellent decision making, communication, and case management abilities Ideal Candidate • Strong experience managing major/complex applications • Confidence handling PPA driven projects • A collaborative and supportive leadership style • Ability to work independently and deliver high quality decisions • Capacity to help strengthen and develop the wider planning team How to apply For more information, please contact Daniel Baker on 07545 546 986, or apply via this advert.