Salary: £41,511 - £43,693
Hours per week: Up to 37 hours
Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.
Planning - Shaping Tomorrow's Communities Today
We're on an exciting journey to elevate our planning services, and we're looking for passionate professionals to be part of this transformation.
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. We support the council’s business plan by fostering new development, driving economic growth, and promoting environmental protection and sustainability.
In this role, you'll lead different planning projects, working closely with the community and stakeholders to create important new developments. You'll assess various planning applications and enquiries and appeals, all while helping shape Wiltshire's overall vision for the future. While you won't manage others directly, you'll mentor junior planning officers, ensuring their work follows council rules and national standards.
We’re looking for a qualified planner (degree or equivalent experience) with strong IT and GIS skills, expert knowledge of planning laws and experience handling complex cases, appeals and negotiations. You’ll need great communication, organisation and decision-making skills, plus a good understanding of local government processes.
This role will require successful candidates to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own motor vehicle to undertake the full duties of this position.
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