Planning Policy Officer, 37 hours per weekPermanent, £23,893 - £33,024 per annum (dependent on skills and experience, up to grade 7)This is an exciting opportunity to work in a rich planning environment across two varied authorities, and build on the success of an existing jointly prepared plan which covers the two administrative areas and Worcester City; with a Plan that is looking to provide a rail led strategy with new settlements, including a garden village at Worcester ParkwayThis is an interesting time to join the Council, as we take the Plan forward through examination and adoption. Working across the District Councils of Wychavon and Malvern, your work will include: Supporting work to take the Plan through examination and to adoption.Responding to planning queries from the public and our development management team in the processing of planning applications. Supporting the monitoring of the delivery of development across Wychavon and Malvern. We are seeking a candidate that will demonstrate commitment to delivering the Council's values of great customer service, openness and accountability, innovation and improvement and fairness and respect.About you The successful candidate will have:3 A-levels and a planning related degree or equivalent experience. An ambition and enthusiasm Excellent communication skillsAn adaptable and flexible approach with the ability to work on a variety of tasksAccess to a car and the ability to travel across various locations as appropriate to the demands of the role. What we can offer Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as: Excellent pension scheme with employer contributionsGenerous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leaveCommitted training programme and development opportunitiesOnsite nursery with 20% staff discountDiscounted Gym and swim membershipHealth and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling servicesCycle to Work schemeEmployee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.To discuss the post or for further information, please call Jo Symons on 01386 565334.Closing date: Sunday 14 July 2024Interview date: Monday 22 July 2024Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.