Principal Planning Officer
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Waverley offers a wide range of planning issues for you to develop skills and experience in the next step in your career. We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and dynamic planner to join our Strategic Sites Team. The team deals with complex large-scale developments, many of which have associated Planning Performance Agreements. This is your opportunity to be involved in delivering development within the Borough that will shape the futures of our communities.
Are you looking for a career move to a local authority where you can influence development proposals on strategic sites in one of the most desirable locations in the country?
Are you able to demonstrate a high level of competence in dealing with a range of complex planning issues?
Do you have conflict resolution and mediation skills?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant planning team. You will have the opportunity to work on a rewarding range of complex planning applications in some of the most beautiful parts of the South East of England.
We offer a very supportive working environment and will invest in your ongoing professional development. The team are working hybrid so happy to see applications from those looking to work that way.
This role is politically restricted.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Claire Upton-Brown (Joint Assistant Director of Planning) on 07899990749.
Closing date for applications:9:00am on Friday 31st October 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 10th November 2025.
We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.
Salary range
- £51,133 - £54,832 per year