Principal Planning Officer x 3 vacancies

Salary: £41,193 - £46,338 + £5,000 market supplement + £1,000 car allowance

Location: Swale Borough Council (Hybrid Working, two days per week in the office preferred)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (34 hours per week)

We are proud to be working exclusively with Swale Borough Council, a forward-thinking and ambitious local authority in Kent, to recruit experienced Planning Officers to join their newly established Planning Applications Team.

At Swale, staff wellbeing is a genuine priority. With a 34-hour full-time working week and early office closure at 1:30pm every Friday, the Council is committed to helping employees achieve a healthy work-life balance. This is further supported by a generous annual leave entitlement, which increases with service, plus an additional three days’ leave over the Christmas period when the offices close completely. Their flexible hybrid working policy, with flexi-time between 7am and 7pm, is just one of the many ways they support their team.

It’s an exciting time to join Planning at Swale. With renewed momentum behind the Local Plan, a restructured Planning Applications team geared for success, and the formation of a new Place Service—bringing together planning, regeneration, economic development and property—there’s a real sense of purpose and opportunity. The new structure is designed to retain, develop and attract top talent, and offers a collaborative, supportive environment where you can thrive. Swale’s strategic location within Kent and the wider South East, combined with its rich heritage, ecological assets, and diverse geography, makes it a fascinating and rewarding place to work in planning.

As a Principal Planning Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Swale’s diverse urban, rural, and coastal communities. You’ll:

Swale Borough Council offers a generous and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth:

If you’re interested in learning more about these opportunities, including gaining access to our dedicated microsite, receiving the JD/PS or just having a confidential chat, please get in touch with Daniel Baker on 07545 546 986 or apply via this advert.

Whilst the closing date for applications is legitimate, the council are open to speaking with suitable candidates as they apply before this date to ensure they don’t miss out.