Development Management Planner

Here. Now. All of us. 
 

Be part of the team driving bold action for climate, nature and people in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. You will be joining the National Park Authority at a pivotal moment as we prepare a new Local Development and Land Use Plan and set priorities to respond to the climate emergency and restore nature. 
 

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

Contract: Permanent
Location: Balloch, with hybrid working model in place
 

Please note the National Park Authority does not hold a sponsor licence and is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

The Role:

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. 

The National Park continues to see a significant level of development interest across a wide and varied planning application workload – from a gold mine to affordable housing development, run of river hydro schemes and hotel and tourism development – there is a lot going on. 

The successful candidate will handle a range of our more complex planning applications to deliver timeous planning decisions which will contribute to wider National Park outcomes. Our Vision is for the National Park to be a thriving place that is nature positive and carbon negative.

Who we are looking for: 

Your skills, abilities and experience should include:

 

• Demonstrable relevant experience, high degree of professionalism and record of success in a successful development management service
• Knowledge and experience of rural planning issues
• Degree or equivalent in Planning
• Corporate membership of RTPI (or an advanced stage’ towards MRTPI)
• Demonstrate personal commitment and empathy to the principles of sustainable development and protected area management
• Current UK Driving Licence
• Up-to-date knowledge of the Scottish Environmental and planning sector
  
   

We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement. If you are excited by this opportunity and believe you have the skills, experience and potential to succeed, we would encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every aspect of the role.

Be part of it!

We are looking for people who can bring professionalism, insight and commitment to the National Park Authority, which is the full planning authority for the National Park. If you are interested in either role but are unsure how your experience fits, we would still encourage you to apply. We are open to flexibility in how roles are shaped, including responsibilities, grading and remuneration, where this helps us secure the right skills and experience for the organisation.

How to apply:

If you are interested in these roles, please complete your application by 4^th November 2026 @ 9am.

• Access our application form on our job portal
• Interviews will be on-line/virtual