Senior Planning Officer (Policy)

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• Are you looking for a role that will actively invest in your professional development?
• Do you have a degree in planning?
• Are you looking for a role with variety, where you can be relied on for your expertise and experience?

As an experienced planner you will have a good understanding and knowledge of legislation, procedures and guidance relating to planning policy matters. The successful candidate will have good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

You will have a can-do approach with the determination to see projects through to a successful conclusion.

This is the perfect opportunity to come and develop skills in those areas where you have not yet had direct experience and further develop your career in planning.

This post is a full-time role. However, all applications will be considered.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Matthew Ellis (Planning Policy Team Leader) on 01483 523297 or Katherine Dove (Principal Planning Officer (Policy) on 01483 523172.

We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on 3rd November 2025

Interview date: w/c 17th November 2025

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.