Job DescriptionSalary: £41,511 - £43,693Hours per week: Up to 37 hoursRolling 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.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. As part of our agile and high-performing team, you\\\'ll enjoy:• Flexible working hours.• Local Government Pension Scheme.• Hybrid working arrangements with modern, open plan offices. • Career development opportunities.• Exciting and varied projects that make a real difference to our communities. Explore more benefits here! New to Wiltshire?Wiltshire\\\'s rich heritage, beautiful landscapes and vibrant communities make it a fantastic place to live and work. We border Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset. Almost half of our county is labelled as a Natural Landscape and we are home to iconic world heritage sites like Stonehenge and Avebury.Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Bethany Farrer, Talent Acquisition Consultant, at Bethany.Farrer@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225 718751.This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.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 Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn\\\'t want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!