How to Apply

This guidance contains important information to help with your application:

• Please apply by submitting a CV and Supporting Statement (no more than four sides of A4 in length per document aligned to the person specification). Please also include your contact details.
• Please ensure all gaps in employment and education history are fully explained on your CV; we may wish to verify this information during the recruitment process.
• Please provide the details of two referees. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date.
• Please ensure that your supporting statement addresses the key requirements as set out in the Job Description, as well as highlighting your relevant experience for the specific role you are interested in. This information will be used as part of the shortlisting process.
• Please return your application by the closing date – no applications will be accepted once the long listing process has begun.
• Following long listing, you will be updated by a member of the Penna team to update you on the status of your application.

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process: 

Role	Closing Date	Contact	Apply Link
Head of Development Management	22/02/2026	andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432	Apply for Head of Development Management role
Lead Officer, Planning Delivery	22/02/2026	brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175	Apply for Lead Officer, Planning Delivery role
Principal Building Control Surveyor	22/02/2026	andrew.barton@penna.com or 07716 098175	Apply for Principal Building Control Surveyor role
Principal Planner	22/02/2026	brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175	Apply for Principal Planner role

 

Interviews for all roles to be held from w/c 9th March 2026 onwards.