Communities Place Planning & Development Management Planning Opportunities

Job Title: Senior Place Planner
Salary: £39,130 – £46,856 (Band D) per annum – with additional 5% responsibility allowance (placement on salary scale dependant on experience)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week – happy to discuss flexible working
Contract: Permanent
Location: Balloch with hybrid working model

This is a senior role within the Communities and Place Planning team. You will coordinate and support delivery of the new Local Development and Land Use Plan, translating national policy, evidence and local priorities into a clear and deliverable spatial land use and development strategy. Working collaboratively across the organisation and with a wide range of partners, you will help ensure strategy supports climate action, nature recovery and high-quality place-making. The role requires both strategic oversight and practical delivery focus, alongside a strong contribution to mentoring, leadership and continuous improvement within the planning service.

Job Title: Development Management Planner
Salary: £39,130 – £46,856 (Band D) per annum (placement on salary scale dependant on experience)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week – happy to discuss flexible working
Contract: Permanent
Location: Balloch with hybrid working model

This role sits within our Development Management team and focuses on the determination of planning applications and associated casework. You will assess proposals, provide clear and balanced planning advice, and work constructively with applicants and stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes. The role is central to ensuring that development aligns with policy and supports the National Park’s objectives for climate, nature and sustainable places. It offers a varied workload, combining technical assessment with day-to-day casework management and engagement.

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