Senior Planning Officer (Strategic and Local Plan)
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Job Location:
Tewkesbury - UK
Monthly Salary:
£ 40476 - 44711
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Planning Officers (Strategic and Local Plan)
Grade G 40476 - 44711
37 hours per week
2-year fixed term contract
Cheltenham Borough Gloucester City and Tewkesbury Borough Councils are jointly preparing a new Strategic and Local Plan (SLP) that will define the spatial vision and planning framework for the area over the next 20 years. As a Principal Planning Officer you will play a leading role in delivering this ambitious and high-profile Plan with submission to the Secretary of State programmed for October/November 2026.
About the Role
As Senior Planning Officer youll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team supporting the development of planning policies evidence base documents and stakeholder engagement. Your work will help ensure the SLP is robust inclusive and reflects the needs and aspirations of our communities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the drafting of planning policies
- Leading / assisting in the commissioning and review of technical evidence and studies
- Contributing to stakeholder engagement and consultation activities
- Undertaking research and analysis to inform plan-making
- Supporting the councils response to Matters Issues and Questions posed by the Planning Inspector(s) and representing the councils at examination hearing sessions.
About You
Were looking for a highly motivated and experienced planning professional with experience in local plan-making. Youll be comfortable working across disciplines managing multiple tasks and communicating complex ideas clearly.
You should bring:
- Solid experience in planning policy and evidence preparation
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams and organisational boundaries
- Confidence using digital tools ideally including GIS and other platforms
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Adam Gooch on emailprotected.
Closing Date: 22 September 2025
Proposed Interview Date: W/C 29 September 2025
About You
About Us
In return we offer:
- Up to 30 days annual leave
- Agile working arrangements
- Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Potential career progression
- 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre
Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clickinghere.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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