Hours per week: 37 hours
Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.
Our Strategic Planning service drives the council’s planning framework which aims to make sustainable development a reality in one of the country’s largest local planning authorities.
The service is responsible for the development plans which aim to guide high-quality development throughout the county, helping to raise prosperity, regenerate our town centres, boost business and make Wiltshire an even better place to call home.
We are offering an opportunity to develop your knowledge of planning, and shape the future of a thriving county with so much to offer and be part of a forward-thinking council focused on delivering sustainable growth across Wiltshire through a ‘One-Council’ approach to addressing priorities.
As a Senior Planning Officer, you will make a significant contribution towards the preparation, monitoring and review of the county’s development plans by shaping planning policies on a range of challenging subject matters. This will include progressing the new Wiltshire Local Plan (incorporating minerals and waste), supporting our communities to produce Neighbourhood Plans, measuring the performance of the development plan, and supporting the new Wessex Spatial Development Strategy with some of our neighbouring authorities. Ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities, you will lead on planning-related themes to play a pivotal role in shaping Wiltshire’s communities and future built and natural environment.
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled professional planner, with significant experience in planning policy and plan making and/or technical skills in spatial GIS software applications. You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, be able to mentor and motivate junior members of staff, and ideally be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Christopher Roe, Planning Manager (Strategic), [email protected], 01225 713 979.
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Application criteria
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Application process
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