Planning Officer

Salary: £30,559- £37,938

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

Planning - Shaping Tomorrow's Communities Today 

Our Development Management Service is crucial in shaping Wiltshire's future by determining planning applications for new developments. While some decisions involve subjective judgment, we adhere strictly to legal and procedural guidelines to ensure compliance with legislation and policy. Our service supports the council's business plan by fostering new development, driving economic growth, and promoting environmental protection and sustainability.

These roles are structured so that employees can progress as they gain more education and experience.

Level 2 Planning Officer (£36,124 - £37,938 per annum)

You'll have a significant say in planning projects, working with communities and stakeholders to create meaningful new developments. You'll assess different planning applications and appeals, playing a key role in shaping Wiltshire's landscape. You'll handle various planning, waste, and listed building applications, showing you can work well with little supervision. Role description and person specification

Level 1 Planning Officer (£30,559 - £32,654 per annum) you'll begin your career in planning by focusing on simpler planning applications. You'll also help senior colleagues with bigger projects. You'll make recommendations on straightforward planning applications and inquiries, while learning from experienced professionals. You'll help the team succeed while improving your skills. Role description and person specification

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. As part of our agile and high-performing team, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible working hours.• Local Government Pension Scheme.• Hybrid working arrangements with modern, open plan offices. • Career development opportunities.• Exciting and varied projects that make a real difference to our communities.

Explore more benefits here!

New to Wiltshire?

Wiltshire's rich heritage, beautiful landscapes and vibrant communities make it a fantastic place to live and work. We border Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset. Almost half of our county is labelled as a Natural Landscape and we are home to iconic world heritage sites like Stonehenge and Avebury.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Adrian Walker, Planning Manager Development Management, at Adrian.Walker@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225716784.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

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Application process

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