Level 2 Planning Policy Officer
Level 2 Planning Policy Officer
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Job Description
Salary:
Hours per week: 37
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Planning Shaping Tomorrows Communities Today
Wiltshire is proud to be one of the largest and most ambitious planning authorities in the country. We are on a mission to become the best planning service we can be. With a major investment in additional staffing we can offer the following opportunities to widen your skills and shape the future of a thriving county with so much to offer.
These roles also offer the opportunity for someone already working at a similar level to develop expertise in planmaking from a minerals and waste perspective. Minerals are essential for building homes and infrastructure and along with a transition to a circular economy this is a great time to get involved in these vital and interesting areas of landuse planning.
As a planning officer you will research policy and infrastructure issues and prepare reports with recommendations for project leads to use in planning documents utilising databases and GIS.
Skills Knowledge & experience required
- Demonstrable working knowledge of the UK planning system and planmaking processes
- Fully RTPIaccredited postgraduate degree
- Good understanding of or interest in specialist planning minerals and waste policy themes
- Understanding of the examination process
- Proven experience in research and report writing for a wider range of stakeholders.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
Benefits
Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. As part of our agile and highperforming team youll enjoy:
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive salary
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working arrangements with modern openplan offices in our hubs at Trowbridge Chippenham and Salisbury
- Career development opportunities
- Exciting and varied projects that make a real difference to our communities.
Application Process
- Please download and read the role description and person specifications carefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.
- Please ensure that if you are submitting a CV then your cover letter includes how you meet the essential criteria of the role description why you are applying for the role and what skills you would bring to the role.
- Application process
For more details please contact Jason Day Planning Manager (Minerals and Waste) at or call.
New to Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a place where people love to live and work. One of Englands largest unitary councils it offers beautiful landscapes diverse heritage and attractive towns and villages. Located on the eastern edge of the South West region we border counties of Dorset Somerset Hampshire Berkshire Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire and the combined West of England authority. Wiltshire enjoys strong subregional links and is within commutable distance of London Bristol Southampton and the South Coast.
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 ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
