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Job details Job reference VAC007514 Date posted 29/10/2025 Application closing date 12/11/2025 Location City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary BG10: 35,412 - 39,152 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Blank Job category/type Planning and Building Control Attachments
Senior Development Management Officer Job description
Full Time, Permanent
The Development Management service is responsible for processing planning applications, pre-application enquiries, condition discharges and appeals.
At Senior Development Management Officer level this involves a caseload of either major planning applications or a large caseload of complex minor / other planning applications.
Due to large workloads being experienced we are looking for an experienced and talented senior planning officer to help us deliver a first class service to developers and investors in Bristol.
You will preferably be MRTPI and will be capable of independent working on either major planning applications or a large caseload of complex minor / other planning applications.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For more information regarding this post please contact Jonathan Dymond, Deputy Head of Planning (Development Management) at
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Job title Senior Development Management Officer Job reference VAC007514 Date posted 29/10/2025 Application closing date 12/11/2025 Location City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary BG10: 35,412 - 39,152 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Blank Job category/type Planning and Building Control Attachments Job description
Full Time, Permanent
The Development Management service is responsible for processing planning applications, pre-application enquiries, condition discharges and appeals.
At Senior Development Management Officer level this involves a caseload of either major planning applications or a large caseload of complex minor / other planning applications.
Due to large workloads being experienced we are looking for an experienced and talented senior planning officer to help us deliver a first class service to developers and investors in Bristol.
You will preferably be MRTPI and will be capable of independent working on either major planning applications or a large caseload of complex minor / other planning applications.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For more information regarding this post please contact Jonathan Dymond, Deputy Head of Planning (Development Management) at
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

Skills Required