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Closing date:&nbsp;9 November 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;20 November 2025
Please apply via Winchester City Council's website.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Could you help shape the future of the Winchester district, working as a key member of our dynamic and innovative Strategic Planning Policy team?&nbsp;
Our emerging Local Plan, ‘Your Place Your Plan’, has recently received positive from an independent inspector, indicating that it’s likely to be found sound following a six-week public consultation on the Main Modifications.&nbsp;
We’re excited to offer a full-time opportunity for a talented Principal Planning Officer to help us build on our significant achievements so far – and, as part of this varied and rewarding role, you’ll contribute significantly to the adoption of the current Local Plan and the development of the next one.
We’re lucky enough to work in one of the most beautiful districts in the country. Winchester itself is a beautiful, historic city, and the wider district is filled with stunning rural countryside (including part of the South Downs national park) and bustling market towns.&nbsp;
With its heritage and its stunning landscape, our district is a complex setting for planning policy-makers but, with an innovative and strategic approach, the opportunities are significant.
If you’re an enthusiastic and motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and embraces challenges, this could be the role for you. You should be proactive, capable of working independently, and committed to developing and implementing innovative planning solutions.
The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in producing sound Local Plans. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, and demonstrating leadership at a senior level. Proficiency with digital planning tools and a passion for advancing the digital agenda are essential.
If you’re a logical, innovative thinker with excellent attention to detail and a strong team ethic, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
<ul>
<li>Employer-paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Car Benefit salary sacrifice schemes</li>
<li>25 days of annual leave</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Up to 13 days of additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>
<li>Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking at the park and ride and a free bus pass</li>
<li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted membership at two district leisure centres</li>
<li>Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme</li>
<li>Retail and shopping discounts</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loans</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
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For further information, please contact Adrian Fox,&nbsp;Strategic Planning Manager&nbsp;on 01962 848278 for an informal discussion.

Winchester City Council

Principal Planning Officer - Strategic Planning

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Closing date:&nbsp;9 November 2025 Assessment centre/Interviews:&nbsp;To be confirmed
Salary:&nbsp;£81,210 – £88,650 per annum, plus Essential Car User Allowance (£846 gross per annum)
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
Winchester is a unique place of history and heritage that today is home to a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, a strong local economy, and is set within a beautiful landscape with 40% of the district inside the South Downs National Park. As a destination that attracts visitors from across the world, it should come as no surprise that Winchester is a place where expectations and ambitions are high.&nbsp;
Winchester City Council is landlord for over 5,000 homes and is widely recognised for its strong track record in tackling homelessness. While the council continues to perform highly in homelessness prevention, demand for support is steadily rising. The Council has recently received a regulatory C3 judgement for consumer standards and has devised a comprehensive action plan to meet the new consumer standards which will be a key area of work.
We are looking to appoint an experienced senior leader to build on the excellent progress that is being made in addressing these challenges. An understanding of the strategies to address housing need, coupled with knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements of a registered provider of affordable housing, will be essential.&nbsp;
Our Corporate Head of Housing is also part of our senior leadership team. We are therefore looking for a highly capable leader who can deliver a range of high-quality frontline services You will offer sound professional advice to elected members and colleagues and inspire the whole team in pursuit of continued improvement to shape a modern and efficient service, especially as the council prepares for Local Government Reorganisation.&nbsp;
You will have experience at a senior level in a similar role, and your knowledge should be supported by a highly accomplished management style – especially demonstrating the management capabilities to build strong teams and a culture of aspiring for excellent service delivery. You will be a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing Management (or hold a Level 5 qualification of a similar nature).
You should be confident in engaging, advising, and influencing within a political environment and across key partnerships. A positive mindset and collaborative approach are essential to finding the right solutions for our district. If you are ready to lead our highly motivated service teams and deliver results at pace, we encourage you to apply.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Hendey (Strategic Director) via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:executiveassistants@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">executiveassistants@winchester.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;

Corporate Head of Housing 201

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Application closing date: 21st October 2025
Interview Date:&nbsp;28th October
Contract Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term - 18 months
To apply please click 'Apply’ above or please send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>
The Temporary Accommodation team are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced reactive role, has customer service at the heart of what they do and a “can do” attitude!
You will be required to work as part of the Temporary Accommodation team to provide day to day housing management of the Council’s temporary accommodation for homeless households, supporting families under the government resettlement scheme. You will also be required to provide low level support to ensure residents are tenancy ready to access move on / independent living opportunities.
The Temporary Accommodation team are based in offices just outside the vibrant city centre of Winchester. You will need to meet the travel requirements of the role as you will visit residents in our units of temporary accommodation across the district, as well as conducting health and safety visits at our schemes.
If you are experienced in working in the housing sector with vulnerable households and like to work in an environment where no two days are the same - then this could be the job for you! We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing excellent customer service, who can work flexibly due to the reactive nature of the role, whilst remaining calm under pressure. You will need to be an excellent problem solver and a reliable team member to deliver positive outcomes to those individuals in the council’s temporary accommodation.
If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity then this is the role for you. In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>
<li>Membership to the&nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
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A DBS check will be required for this role, and you must be able to meet the travel requirements for the post.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Laura Wilson, Temporary Accommodation Manager on 01962 862 677 or <a href="mailto:lawilson@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">lawilson@winchester.gov.uk</a> or Charlotte Quinn, Strategic Housing Manager on 01962 848 399 or <a href="mailto:cquinn@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">cquinn@winchester.gov.uk</a>.

Temporary Accommodation Resettlement Officer

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Application closing date:&nbsp;21st October 2025
Interview Date:&nbsp;28th October
Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent
To apply please click 'Apply’ above or please send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>
The Temporary Accommodation team are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced reactive role, has customer service at the heart of what they do and a “can do” attitude!
You will be required to work as part of the Temporary Accommodation team to provide day to day housing management of the Council’s temporary accommodation for homeless households. You will also be required to provide low level support to ensure residents are tenancy ready to access move on / independent living opportunities.
The Temporary Accommodation team are based in offices just outside the vibrant city centre of Winchester. You will need to meet the travel requirements of the role as you will visit residents in our units of temporary accommodation across the district, as well as conducting health and safety visits at our schemes.
If you are experienced in working in the housing sector with vulnerable households and like to work in an environment where no two days are the same - then this could be the job for you! We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing excellent customer service, who can work flexibly due to the reactive nature of the role, whilst remaining calm under pressure. You will need to be an excellent problem solver and a reliable team member to deliver positive outcomes to those individuals in the council’s temporary accommodation.
If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity then this is the role for you. In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>
<li>Membership to the&nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
</ul>
A DBS check will be required for this role, and you must be able to meet the travel requirements for the post.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Laura Wilson, Temporary Accommodation Manager on 01962 862 677 or <a href="mailto:lawilson@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">lawilson@winchester.gov.uk</a> or Charlotte Quinn, Strategic Housing Manager on 01962 848 399 or <a href="mailto:cquinn@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">cquinn@winchester.gov.uk</a>.

Temporary Accommodation Officer

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Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 26 October 2025 Provisional Interview date:&nbsp;Thursday 6 November 2025 Contract type:&nbsp;Fixed-Term for 18 months
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Private Sector Housing Officer to join our esteemed Strategic Housing Service Team at Winchester City Council.
This role presents a unique, and exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate in contributing towards enhancing housing conditions across the district and making a real difference to people’s lives.&nbsp;
The Private Sector Housing Team deal with all aspects of enforcement and regulation including fire safety, conditions and licencing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), enforcement of housing standards, domestic energy efficiency, immigration inspections, empty properties, as well as the delivery of mandatory disabled facilities grants.&nbsp;
You will need to be empathetic, an excellent communicator and confident in making difficult decisions to achieve positive outcomes for our customers. If you are interested in applying for this role, we would like you to have:
<ul>
<li>Experience of assessing housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)</li>
<li>A knowledge of enforcement action contained in the Housing Act 2004</li>
<li>A knowledge of investigating empty properties and the available legislation to bring these properties back into use</li>
<li>A knowledge of energy efficiency legislation and minimum energy efficiency standards</li>
<li>An awareness and understanding of the Renters Rights Bill and the impact it will have on Private Sector Housing Teams.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience in the delivery of both discretionary grants and mandatory disabled facilities grants and loans</li>
<li>A knowledge of building defects.</li>
<li>Experience of inspecting and licencing HMOs&nbsp;</li>
<li>An understanding of the legislation used to deal with rogue landlords using the Housing and Planning Act 2016</li>
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&nbsp;If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity then this is the role for you. In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)</li>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes&nbsp;</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Season Ticket loans&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
</ul>
Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Corrie, Senior Private Sector Housing Officer on 07980 732051.&nbsp;

Private Sector Housing Officer

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Closing date -&nbsp;26th October 2025
Interview date -&nbsp;w/c 10th November 2025
To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button above or send your CV and covering letter to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
Winchester City Council is looking for a Principal Ecologist &amp; Biodiversity Officer (Maternity Cover) to join the Sustainability and Natural Environment team (SANE), within Winchester City Council.
As part of a small ecology team within SANE, you will lead on the delivery of the Authority’s functions and activities with respect to ecology and biodiversity, through the provision of specialised ecological/biodiversity advice and support, and through identifying and delivering strategic needs.
The post requires someone who has a high level of ecological knowledge and expertise who is responsible for the provision of professional biodiversity expertise in support of a variety of the council’s functions (including Development Management, design advice to the New Homes Team and strategic planning); to protect, maintain and enhance ecological features of quality at International, National and local levels; and to promote quality spaces within Winchester City and the district.
An ability to supervise colleagues, work independently as well as part of a team is essential, as is good organisational skills and an ability to manage your own workload and time. This role will see you come into contact with members of the public, partners, contractors &amp; suppliers, planners and councillors, as well as other sections of the council, so excellent communication skills are a must.
Please note you must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.&nbsp;
If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity, then this is the role for you. In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes&nbsp;</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Season Ticket loans&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
</ul>
For further details please see the job description and person specification.
For an informal discussion, please contact Rick Smith, Service Lead - Sustainability and Natural Environment - <a href="mailto:rsmith@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">rsmith@winchester.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

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