All about the Role 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Development Management Officer within the Council's Planning Service.   

The role involves dealing with a varied and interesting caseload of major/strategic projects such as city centre regeneration sites and sustainable urban extensions to the city. It also involves line management of a small team of planners, leading major project teams, presenting to Committee, representing the Council at appeals and participating in the Council's Design Review Panel.  

 Whether you are already an experienced Principal Planner, or looking to advance to the next step in your career - this could be the job for you 

All about our Team

Peterborough is a unique combination of a New Town and historic Cathedral City, and one of the fastest growing places in the UK, with a diverse mix of communities and businesses as well as  a thriving new University. Located on the A1 and the East Coast Main Line, we are in a highly accessible location that makes us an attractive location for new business and homes.  You can view some of our current regeneration projects here: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/planning-and-development/regeneration  

Out team has 

• an ambitious growth agenda and the role is key to achieving the Council's objective of delivering high quality development in a timely and efficient manner. 

• a positive team culture with a focus on wellbeing, learning, personal and professional development  as well as career opportunities.  

• flexible and agile working, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. We also pay for your professional (RTPI) fees. 

It really is an exciting time to join our ambitious, aspirational and supportive team. 

All about You

Are you 

• a qualified planning officer with an RTPI accredited planning degree and a number of years direct experience in development management? 

• an excellent communicator, willing to develop and grow professionally, and to support the growth of the wider team? 

• enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive? 

Do you have 

• leadership, organisational and problem solving qualities? 
• a keen interest in place shaping?
• a desire to be involved in strategic and city regeneration initiatives? 
• a willingness to drive performance and improve the quality of design?  

If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you. 

If you have any additional questions please email hiring manager Polly.Harris-Gorf@peterborough.gov.uk

Provisional interview dates 11 & 14th December 2026

Our Commitments 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.