Planning Policy Officer

3 days ago

Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council UK Full time £45,000 - £55,000 per year

Protect it. Shape it. Enjoy it. Be part of Dorset

Dorset is a beautiful and iconic area, with historic market towns and miles of stunning coast. But it's also a place of growth and innovation. Our Strategic Policy team is working on the preparation of the first Dorset-wide Local Plan and this job is an opportunity to contribute to various key stages of plan preparation - and influence the future of Dorset.

What's in it for you?
You'll be working on all aspects of local plan preparation and related policy work, including drafting policies, researching issues, engaging and consulting with communities and stakeholders, monitoring, and giving policy advice to other teams. You'll be part of our friendly Strategic Planning team, which also works closely with the Community Planning and Infrastructure & Delivery teams. Our office base is Dorchester but we are all set up for working from home as well, and collaborate virtually as well as face to face.

The team includes planners with a range of experience and expertise, and there will be plenty of opportunity to learn in the role. Dorset has some particular planning challenges, including housing affordability and the impact of development on important nature conservation sites, to add to your experience, and we can mentor you in your progress to RTPI membership.

What You Can Expect To Be Doing
We have just started a consultation on site options for the new local plan, and are aiming to submit the plan for examination by the December 2026 deadline, so it is a busy and interesting time to be working in the Strategic Planning team. You'll be involved in drafting local plan policies, liaising with stakeholders and responding to the changes in national policy. You'll also be advising development management officers on the policy implications of development proposals, including housing land supply.

About You
This is a great opportunity to develop your career in planning. It's a career grade position, so we are keen to hear from experienced and qualified planners, as well as those seeking to gain experience. You will have a degree-level qualification, preferably a postgraduate planning qualification providing a route to RTPI membership, and ideally some relevant work experience. You'll be well organised, with the ability to manage a significant workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to follow procedures and evaluate problems.

You'll have good IT skills and an interest in digital approaches. You will have good oral and written communication skills, as writing reports, discussing issues and making presentations are important parts of the job. And an aptitude for figures and spreadsheets, and familiarity with housing land supply issues, would be helpful. Finally, you'll enjoy collaborating and working within a team, and have an affinity with our values: Respect, Openness, Together, Accountability and Curiosity.

With a team that lives by these principles, we have a friendly workplace where you'll be free to learn and thrive. Employee benefits are generous and include a local government pension, flexible working and continual learning and development. With beautiful beaches and countryside on your doorstep too, a Planning career in Dorset comes with everything you need.

  • Planning Policy Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

    About the roleProtect it. Shape it. Enjoy it. Be part of DorsetDorset is a beautiful and iconic area, with historic market towns and miles of stunning coast. But it's also a place of growth and innovation. Our Strategic Policy team is working on the preparation of the first Dorset-wide Local Plan and this job is an opportunity to contribute to various key...

  • Senior Policy Officer

    6 days ago

    Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council UK Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

    Join us as a Senior Policy Officer and help drive the transformation of local government in Dorset. This is your chance to influence high-profile agendas, work alongside senior leaders, and help shape the services that matter most to our communities.You'llWork directly with senior leaders and decision-makers on high-profile agendas such as devolution and...

  • Senior Policy Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

    Join us as a Senior Policy Officer and help drive the transformation of local government in Dorset. This is your chance to influence high-profile agendas, work alongside senior leaders, and help shape the services that matter most to our communities.You'll:Work directly with senior leaders and decision-makers on high-profile agendas such...

  • Planning Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom 650a50fd-cee3-44c9-9036-01ed89e5d510 Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

    As a Grade 8 Planning Officer, You Will Have The Opportunity To Develop Your Planning Career In a Beautiful And Iconic Area Which Hasan outstanding historic environment including thousands of listed buildings, national landscape designations, and England's only natural World Heritage Site – the Jurassic Coast.Dorset is also a place of growth and innovation...

  • Planning Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time £35,000 - £45,000 per year

    As a Grade 8 Planning Officer, you will have the opportunity to develop your planning career in a beautiful and iconic area which has: an outstanding historic environment including thousands of listed buildings, national landscape designations, and England's only natural World Heritage Site – the Jurassic Coast. Dorset is also a place of growth and...

  • Senior Planning Officer

    7 days ago

    Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council UK Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

    Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to develop your planning career in a beautiful and iconic area which not only has thousands of listed buildings, national landscape designations and England's only natural World Heritage Site - the Jurassic Coast, but is also a place of growth and innovation with a population of 380,000 and an economy...

  • Enforcement Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council UK Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

    We are looking for a part-time Planning Enforcement Officer to join our dedicated team. Could you be interested?Do you enjoy resolving problems through negotiation and are you committed to upholding the integrity of the planning system through effective enforcement? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're...

  • Enforcement Officer

    1 week ago

    Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

    About the roleWe are looking for a part-time Planning Enforcement Officer to join our dedicated team. Could you be interested?Do you enjoy resolving problems through negotiation and are you committed to upholding the integrity of the planning system through effective enforcement? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just...

  • Enforcement Officer

    6 days ago

    Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time £15,000 - £30,000 per year

    We are looking for a part-time Planning Enforcement Officer to join our dedicated team. Could you be interested?Do you enjoy resolving problems through negotiation and are you committed to upholding the integrity of the planning system through effective enforcement? Are you looking for a new challenge?  If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're...

  • Field Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time £26,031 - £40,000 per year

    Location: Dorchester Caring. Compassionate. Resilient. Sound like you? You could be a Field Officer for Serco, using these key strengths to make a positive difference for people during a difficult time in their lives.Working as an Electronic Monitoring Field Officer for our Electronic Monitoring Service is more than just a job, it's the chance to be a...