Principal Planning Officer

7 months ago


Trowbridge, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

_**Planning - Shaping Tomorrow's Communities Today**_

Our Planning Service is at the heart of Wiltshire's growth and development. We ensure that every decision we make promotes high-quality place-shaping, guided by policy and best practices in urban design. As a statutory and regulatory service, we're responsible for delivering housing and employment in line with our adopted **Local Plan**.

We're on an exciting journey to elevate our planning services, and we're looking for passionate professionals to be part of this transformation.

Last spring, our Director of Planning invited the Planning Advisory Service for a Peer Review. This has set the stage for an ambitious transformation programme launched at the end of last year. To support this initiative, we're investing £1 million in additional staffing, creating new opportunities across all service areas.

Additionally, you'll supervise and mentor less experienced officers. This includes reviewing and approving their work to ensure it aligns with the Council’s Local Plan, Scheme of Delegation, and national planning policy.

**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. **Explore more benefits here**

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**.

**Disability Confident Employer**

**Application process**

**WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS DIRECT ON INDEED. IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW IN TO YOUR BROWSER**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £43,421.00-£45,441.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Town Planning: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 2080



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