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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Career grade planner

Graduate Planner - Salary: Band C: £30,269 - £32,790 plus 10% MRP £3,026 - £3279
Planner - Salary: Band D: £35,162 - £38,009 plus 10% MRP £3,516.2 - £3,800
Senior Planner – Salary: Band E: £41,506 - £44,803 10% MRP £4,150 - £4,480
Principal Planner - Salary: Band F: £46,870 - £50,011 &amp; 10% MRP £4,687 – £5,001

Department: Development Management 
Join our planning team to shape the future of Sevenoaks
We’re ambitious for our staff, our customers, and our Council.
We offer planners:
Variety and challenge
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<li>High profile projects including strategic housing sites</li>
<li>Clear pathways for progression, and</li>
<li>Opportunities to influence the wider Development Management service.</li>
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Close to London but surrounded by beautiful countryside, our work provides experience of urban areas, heritage assets and National Landscapes. We’re looking for passionate individuals to help shape the future of Sevenoaks District. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your planning career, this is your opportunity to make a real and lasting impact in one of Kent’s busiest and most forward-thinking planning departments.
Why Join Us?

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<li>Career Growth: We’re committed to helping you grow. From graduates to experienced planners, you’ll have access to training, mentoring, and opportunities to work on a wide range of interesting applications and projects.</li>
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<li>Supportive Team Culture: Our planning teams are experienced, collaborative, and genuinely supportive. You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are generous with their knowledge and invested in your success.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Innovative Environment: We embrace smart working and cutting-edge tech, including 3D mapping and digital planning tools like Idox/Uniform and Enterprise. We’re always looking ahead.</li>
</ul>
What You’ll Be Doing
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<li>Managing your own caseload of planning applications and pre-application enquiries</li>
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<li>Collaborating with teams across the Council to deliver excellent service</li>
<li>Taking on new challenges and learning from experienced colleagues</li>
<li>For Graduate and Planner roles: working on larger schemes with senior staff to build your expertise</li>
<li>For Senior and Principal Planners: leading on complex projects and expanding your professional influence</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For
Enthusiastic, motivated individuals who want to make a difference
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<li>Organised professionals with an eye for detail and a commitment to deadlines</li>
<li>A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a thriving district</li>
<li>A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits</li>
<li>A relevant degree is ideal, but we welcome applications from those with equivalent experience or transferable skills</li>
</ul>

Why Sevenoaks?
We’re proud to be a high-performing local authority that values innovation, collaboration and people-first service. You’ll be joining a team that cares deeply about its work and is committed to learning, development, and continuous improvement. You’ll be supported to make decisions, take initiative, and grow your career.
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<li>Outstanding Location: Nestled between two National Landscapes and just 30 minutes from central London, Sevenoaks offers the best of both worlds — natural beauty and urban connectivity.</li>
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What’s in it for you?
You’ll join a dynamic and forward-thinking team delivering services that matter. Every day is different, and the impact you’ll have on people’s quality of life is immediate and rewarding.
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.
Flexible Working &amp; Benefits:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of up to 31 days depending on Salary Band (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join in with social activities</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li>
<li>Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Let’s Talk
We’d love to tell you more about the role and our team. For an informal chat, please contact:
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<li>Alison Salter&nbsp;– 01732 227337</li>
<li>Aaron Hill&nbsp;– 01732 227494</li>
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To find out more please visit <a href="http://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/jobs</a>
Closing date: 16 February 2025
Interview will be in person on the following dates: &nbsp;24 and 26 February 2025

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Senior / Principal Planning Policy Officer 
Planning Policy &amp; Strategy Team, Planning &amp; Environmental Health 
Salary: £45,868 - £59,657 (dependent on skills and experience) 
Closing date: 9am Friday 13 February 2026
Interview date: 24 &amp; 26 February 2026
Can you help us shape Elmbridge? Maybe you are thinking it’s time to step up to your next career challenge? Or perhaps you are a committed planning professional needing a new career challenge? 
Elmbridge Borough Council is looking for an experienced Planning Policy Officer with excellent research, communication and analytical skills, to deputise for the Local Plan Manager and take a senior role within the Local Plan Team. This is an exciting time to join Elmbridge as we move forwards with a new Local Plan under the new plan making system.
You will be instrumental in all of this; supporting our residents and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area.
About you
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<li>You are a dynamic, motivated and organised planning professional with experience of preparing development plan policies and implementing them.</li>
<li>You must be able to show that you have a sound knowledge and clear understanding of current law, national policy and guidance related to development planning.</li>
<li>You will have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with colleagues, Councillors and the community. Being politically astute will also serve you well.&nbsp;</li>
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Ultimately you will have an important role to play in helping us to shape Elmbridge.
Have a look at the other essential criteria in the person specification, but it’s your approach to work that will be your main asset.
An appointment will be made at either Senior or Principal Planning Officer level depending on applicants’ skills and experience.
About us
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<li>Flexibility: We know you have to juggle work and life commitments and we are happy and open to discussing the right mix for you whether its compressed hours or working from home, just give us a call.</li>
<li>Wellbeing: When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
<li>Learning and development: We all know learning is an ongoing journey and we will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan for you.</li>
<li>The package: Not forgetting our excellent pension and discounts with various local businesses and free employee parking.</li>
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If you would like to talk to us about the role, please give Sarah Pharoah our Planning &amp; Strategy Manager a call on 01372 474827 or email <a href="mailto:spharoah@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">spharoah@elmbridge.gov.uk</a> or Ripple Gupta our Local Plan Manager a call on 01372 474670 or email <a href="mailto:rgupta@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">rgupta@elmbridge.gov.uk</a>.
What are you waiting for

Elmbridge Borough Council

Senior / Principal Planning Policy Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4>This is a demanding and high profile SCS Pay Band One role requiring a strong operational focus. The role demands flexibility in responding to evolving requirements and managing resources for high-volume, dynamic operations across all UK Border Force sites and Juxtaposed Ports.<h4>Job description</h4>The post holder will report to the Director of Force Headquarters. The role will be the central point of co-ordination for national cross cutting operational issues for all of BF. It will be responsible for oversight of the strategic direction for the tasking of operational activity undertaken at the border across the Migration and Borders system.This role will support the recently designed operational structure in Border Force. The post holder will take over leadership of several teams who lead on operational planning and performance reporting, and strategic and tactical national tasking as well as frontline guidance and directives. This directorate will be crucial to effective co-ordination and informed operational delivery across Border Force. The post holder will provide direct support to the Director General in his role as chair of the Strategic Tasking and Tactical Coordination meeting and will need to balance competing demands across operational areas, aligned with Home Office priorities.The post holder will own the medium-term (4 weeks plus) forward planning for BF operations covering 140 ports across the UK and at Juxtaposed Controls in Europe. Providing oversight to the BF Board and supporting command leads in ensuring that Border Forces operational staff are effectively deployed across all areas. The post holder will also be responsible for working with key partners across the Home Office and wider to ensure Operational readiness to support mutual aid in times of national pressures / critical incidents as they arise. They will need to consider the wider policy, political and reputational impact as a result of any operational modelling. The Director will also need to work with the wider Department to ensure that Departmental and Ministerial priorities are reflected as part of the national deployment model. They will translate medium-term intent, and operational assumptions, into a model for tactical planning to ensure successful handover to operational delivery.<h4>Person specification</h4>The role will require a high degree of personal resilience and experience of managing frontline operations. It will require the ability to be flexible and adaptable, and willingness to work at pace in a fast-moving and unpredictable environment. Close collaboration with teams across Border Force and Home Office will be required to deliver against changing requirements in what is likely to be a constantly evolving context.The post holder will be responsible for: <ul><li>Strategic planning to enable the live operational delivery of policy, modelling and wider HO / HMG priorities to ensure impact of medium-term border security activity is adequately resourced. They will balance planning priorities against the political imperative, mandated border security activity, Control Strategy and any external forecast pressures. </li><li>As part of the operational modelling for peak pressure periods, the postholder will lead on the operational resource planning for recovery, allowance assurance and optimisation and mid to long term workforce deployment planning between the two Pay Band 2 led sectors- and involving circa 8000 operational staff in the full range of BF operations.</li><li>Provision of senior oversight to the prioritisation of effective operational planning for major and high profile scheduled events and contingencies for unplanned incidents, which may have a significant impact on the Departmental reputation. Act as GOLD Commander for those critical national incidents.</li><li>Oversight of the strategic directive processes and wider operational guidance to direct, inform and co-ordinate operational leadership across all of BF.</li><li>Leading the strategic tasking process- directly supporting the Director General as Chair of that meeting and management of all national Tasking and Co-Ordination Operations across the UK including targeting of illicit cash, drugs and firearms or other contraband entering the UK illegally – tactically planning to ensure effective operations that are data enabled and regularly reviewed.</li><li>Regular liaison with internal and external stakeholders (HMRC, DEFRA, NCA etc) to keep abreast of developing threats and prioritising activity and planning national operations in line with the intelligence assessments and recommendations, factoring in competing pressures on both regional and national resource.</li><li>Leading operational, cross government and stakeholder relationships to drive collaboration at a national and HMG level on modelling and resource planning and setting frameworks and standards for local agreements.</li><li>Leading analysis and lessons learnt exercises from implementation of modelling and stakeholder feedback so that it is fully considered and applied to future planning and implementation.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Home Office contributes £23,465 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Essential Criteria The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their knowledge, experience, capability and behavioural approach to a high standard against the following key criteria: <ul><li>Successful experience of strategic and tactical operational delivery across large complex teams.</li><li>Demonstrates strong leadership, bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve a single goal, providing necessary challenge.</li><li>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to advocate effectively on behalf of Border Force with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and across government.</li><li>The ability to use data to embed excellent performance at all levels</li><li>The ability to provide and evaluate effective operational planning in a complex and demanding delivery landscape.</li></ul>Online Application Please follow the Job Advert instructions on the Civil Service Jobs website to apply online, no later than 23:55hrs on Wednesday 28th January 2026Provide some basic personal information;1.A CV - setting out your career history, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role, including details where budgets and numbers of people managed, relevant achievements in recent posts, together with reasons for any gaps within the last two years;2.A Statement of Suitability – (limited to 1250 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.3.Diversity Monitoring - as part of the online application process, you will be asked a number of diversity-related questions. If you do not wish to provide a declaration on any of the characteristics, you will have the option to select 'prefer not to say'. See the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025-html" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: 2022 to 2025 (HTML) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a> for more information.It is essential that in your written application you give evidence, using examples, of proven experience. These responses will be developed and discussed with candidates invited for interview.Failure to submit both a CV and Supporting Statement will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification. For further information on SCS careers and the application process, please see below:Home Office SCS Further Information <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.homeoffice.gov.uk%2Fsenior-leaders&amp;data=05%7C01%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cd6d3dcf5fb744cf2001208db8d0ac751%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638258849644816156%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=k%2BufzahG8iUkG%2BJ4bmkLUvKaV4c%2BxG%2BFEuUO%2FMtdQLo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Home Office Senior Leaders - Home Office Careers</a>Home Office SCS Application Process <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.homeoffice.gov.uk%2Fapply-scs-vacancies&amp;data=05%7C01%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cd6d3dcf5fb744cf2001208db8d0ac751%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638258849644972454%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wGx6lAeFVgOBb2rKN%2F8aYBEbbZEC1iUj6yrzFQqysDY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Applying for Senior Civil Service vacancies - Home Office Careers</a>Home Office SCS Use of AI<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C9c3959accc3140b1cba708ddb875d248%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638869538367197629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=66dwPUChhLnZWXP6eU8kGaLCjCBjhs2gMtmwx5cOU%2F8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers</a> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Sarah Edgcumbe</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:ForceHQ-PO@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">ForceHQ-PO@homeoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:SCSRecruitment@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">SCSRecruitment@homeoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyNzcmdmVyaWZ5PTQwZmMwNDNiMjFkMDBjNGRlNDg2YjExOGYwMmJiNDM1" target="_blank">Candidate Pack - Head of Strategic Tasking and Planning - SCS PB1 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 952kB)

Home Office

Head of Strategic Tasking and Planning

Ministry of Defence

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Position: Planning Policy Assistant Location: South Downs Centre, Midhurst (Hybrid Working) Closing Date: 25 January 2026 Interview Date: 5 February 2026 Salary: £28,540 to £31,127 Hours: 37 hours per week Type of post: Permanent Are you interested in a career in planning, helping to influence how development happens within South Downs National Park? Are you good at chasing down information and statistics and presenting information clearly? Do you like designing and implementing systems that organise information and make it easily available to users? Are you reliable, organised and good with detail, but can also communicate that information to others? If so, then this could be the perfect job for you. An exciting opportunity has arisen within SDNPA’s Planning Policy Team to contribute to our South Downs Local Plan Review, which will be published for its final consultation and submitted for examination in 2026. As Planning Policy Assistant, you will play a vital role in finalising this Local Plan, carrying out the consultation and assisting the team in preparing for and participating in the Local Plan examination. We will also be starting work on minerals and waste plans under the new plan-making system being introduced in 2026, so you will have an opportunity to participate in the first generation of these new 30-month plans and help make the legislation work in practice. It is an exciting time to be a policy planner! Provided you meet the minimum criteria, you will also have the opportunity to gain or improve your qualifications to progress a career in planning. Does this sound like something that interests you? Do you think you meet the person specification and can make this role your own? Then please apply! To apply: Please apply via the button shown to upload your CV and complete our application, referring to the person specification. SDNPA is an inclusive organisation, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability, and age. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. In all circumstances, the SDNPA appoints on merit, based on the evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post. Further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can be found on our website. SDNPA Enhanced Benefits - Flexible working (this is available for the majority of our roles. However, some positions may require on-site presence and/or specific hours due to business needs) - Local government pension scheme - Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Heat Scheme (capped interest-free green home improvement loan, available on a first-come, first-served basis) - Healthcare, includes cash plan, counselling and wellbeing discounts - Access to Health and Wellbeing portal and webinars - 27 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays - Professional development support - Cycle to work scheme - Car sharing - Use of pool cars - Regular staff events/activities, which support the SDNPA’s Purposes and Duty

Planning Policy Assistant

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Closing Date: 09/02/2026 at 09:00&nbsp; &nbsp;
Interview date: Week commencing 16/02/2026 
Are you a Planning Technical Support Officer experienced in validating planning applications?
Do you have local authority experience and looking for a new challenge?
Are you passionate about the built environment and how our communities are shaped?&nbsp;
We are seeking two highly motivated talented individuals to fill the role of Technical Support Officer within our dynamic Business Support Team. The Business Support Team is the engine room that supports the entire Planning Service. The team validates and registers all planning applications, processes Planning Appeals, plays a key role in the administration and monitoring of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and is responsible for leading our programme of process review, system updates as well as driving and monitoring our overall service performance.&nbsp;
You could be starting out in your career or have established skills in providing the support within a Planning or other local authority department. Experience of validating and registering planning applications would be an advantage, but don’t worry if you don’t have any experience as we provide a full training package.
This is more than a job opportunity; it is your chance to play a significant role in the community and be an integral part of our borough’s development journey.&nbsp;
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Amanda our Planning Business Support Team Leader on 01372 474 427 or Chris our Planning and CIL Team Leader on 01372 474 822
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<li>Flexibility: we know you have to juggle work and life commitments and our approach to hybrid working is there to support you.</li>
<li>Wellbeing: when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
<li>The package: not forgetting our excellent pension, discounts with various local businesses, and free employee parking at the Civic Centre. Plus, your birthday off and time off between Christmas and New Year, no annual leave required.</li>
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Technical Support Officer (Planning) X 2

Shape the future of Tunbridge WellsAre you an experienced planning professional with a passion for Development Management? This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role and make a real impact.We’re expanding our Development Management team and looking for a Team Leader to help drive forward an exciting period of growth. With the adoption of the Tunbridge Wells Local Plan and Town Centre Plan, you’ll play a key role in shaping the borough’s future.<h4>Why join us?</h4><ul><li>Lead and inspire a team of seven planning officers, working alongside another Team Leader and reporting to the Development Manager.</li><li>Influence some of the borough’s most significant developments, including major allocated sites.</li><li>Enjoy a varied role where you’ll mentor, guide and support talented professionals while managing your own caseload.</li></ul><h4>What you’ll do</h4><ul><li>Allocate workloads and manage planning applications.</li><li>Oversee performance, outputs and high-quality report writing.</li><li>Present at committee meetings (outside standard office hours).</li><li>Ensure targets are met and decisions remain consistent and robust.</li></ul><h4>What we’re looking for</h4><ul><li>Experience supervising or mentoring in a planning or development management setting.</li><li>A collaborative, supportive leadership style.</li><li>A commitment to delivering good design and positive planning outcomes.</li></ul>We’ll invest in your growth with training, coaching and mentoring, because we believe in developing our people. This is a politically restricted post.What we offer:<ul><li>Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure. In addition to your salary, you'll receive a sign-on payment of £5,000 (50% paid on completion of probation and 50% at 18 months). This is for new staff joiners to TWBC, not internal applicants.</li><li>Holiday Entitlement: 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.</li><li>Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.</li><li>Hybrid: The Council operates a hybrid working model with minimum 2 days working in the office.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.</li><li>Free staff parking.</li><li>Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.</li><li>Take a look <a href="https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/jobs/whats-it-like#:~:text=a%2520great%2520pension%2520scheme%2520(including,car%2520loans" target="_blank">here</a> at all the additional benefits that we offer.</li></ul>Equal OpportunitiesTunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.SafeguardingThe Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment. 





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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Development Management Team Leader (Planning)

We are seeking a customer-focused Planning Officer to join our Development Management team. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on the future of our borough by helping deliver a high-quality and responsive planning service.This is a temporary position providing 12 months maternity leave cover. Working closely with local people, elected members, developers, and external organisations, you will be acting as case officer for a variety of allocated applications, assessing proposals and preparing recommendations, along with:Providing pre-application advice and responding to enquiries from applicants, agents, and the public. Preparing and presenting reports to Committee, depending on your grade and experience. Contributing to planning appeals, enforcement cases, and monitoring compliance with permissions. Liaising with Councillors, developers, consultees, and local residents in order to negotiate and deliver high-quality outcomes. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with planning legislation, Council policies, and national guidance, Dealing with planning appeals, and Contributing to the development of Council planning policyTo be competent in this role it will be essential that you have a Degree (or equivalent) and eligibility for, or currently undertaking, Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI’)-supported postgraduate planning qualification and already have experience of planning applications, enforcement processes, and administration of planning controls, along with having:Knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and development industry. Strong negotiation, report writing, and presentation skills. Ability to organise your workload, meet deadlines, and deliver excellent customer service. Experience of planning IT systems and Microsoft Office. Ability to visit sites independently across the borough (essential car user). The willingness to work outside normal office hours if required (including occasional weekends).In addition, membership of the RTPI or working towards membership and experience of public sector planning, preferably within a Local Authority, is welcomed.This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in planning within a supportive and forward-thinking team.Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/g2mnykxg/6191d-planning-officer-development-management-nov-2025.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a>For an informal discussion about this role please contact Roland Mills, Head of Development Management &amp; Enforcement , on 01233 330556When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.<ul></ul>

Ashford Borough Council

Planning Officer - Development Management

Post titleSenior Enforcement OfficerPost No44078SalaryStarting from £47,181 to £51,356 per annumGradeGrade 8Hours37 hours per weekPlace of workWorthing Town Hall/hybridClosing date25th January 2026 at 23:55 pmInterviewsTBC We are looking for an experienced Senior Enforcement Officer to join our team. While mainly operating joint services, Adur &amp; Worthing remain as separate planning authorities and therefore offer a unique opportunity to work across both Councils with their own respective Local Plans, Development Management policies and Planning Committees. The work is therefore diverse and rewarding and requires an agile way of working to ensure the priorities of both Councils are met.As a Senior Enforcement Officer you will take the lead in enforcing all relevant legislation across Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council.The duties of the post will include:<ul><li>To perform the lead role for the Council on planning, listed building advertisement and tree related enforcement complaints, many of which may be of a complex or controversial nature including the drafting, reviewing, preparation and the service of delegated and committee reports and statutory notices where necessary.</li><li>Investigate all planning enforcement complaints in line with relevant legislation including the interpretation of information and plans to consider each enquiry and identifying the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>Prepare relevant documentation in consultation with the Legal Services team to ensure the appropriate action is taken where necessary.</li><li>Supervision and mentoring of the Planning Enforcement Officer with regard to the above processes. Provide support, mentoring and supervision including reviewing each case, maintaining accurate case logs and making decisions in accordance with the Council’s Enforcement Plan.</li><li>Liaison with the Development Management Manger, Head of Planning &amp; Development and other other officers within the Regenerative Development section.</li><li>To maintain a high level of customer service with internal and external bodies and to create and maintain effective working relationships.</li><li>To consider continued service improvement, with a digital by default approach.</li></ul>Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:<ul><li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Training &amp; development</li><li>Occupational Health</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Employee resource groups/networks </li><li>Buddy Support Programme </li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul>Further details regarding this role are contained within the Job Description and Person Specification. If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application!At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.





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Adur & Worthing Councils

Senior Enforcement Officer

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We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Planner to join us on a part time basis, working 22.5 hours per week.
Our track record in planning and development has delivered a progressive approach to growth and economic investment, balanced with preserving the heritage and natural quality of the Borough. We are currently experiencing significant interest in investment across the Borough which is resulting in a range of planning applications for new housing, commercial and employment development.
The Role:&nbsp;
As a Senior Planning Officer you will have the opportunity to become involved in varied and challenging casework focusing on larger housing and commercial applications, as well as providing support and advice to both colleagues in other departments and Elected Members to deliver the Council’s priorities. You will also be required to provide excellent pre-application advice to applicants, developers and architects.
Ideally you will have experience of not only managing a casework of challenging planning applications, but have also been involved in negotiating s106 agreements and presenting at Committees.&nbsp; Experience of hearings and public inquiry appeal work is also preferable.
The Council receives a broad variety of proposals across the Borough, with wide ranging opportunities for development, along with many high-level constraints providing interesting challenges for decision making.
Working for Tonbridge and Malling Council you’ll have easy access from London by train and have all that Kent can offer set in stunning countryside. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within an organisation that prides itself on supporting its staff. We encourage staff to undertake vocational and technical training. In addition to learning &amp; development, we also offer many flexible working opportunities, including job share, flexi time, compressed hours and of course hybrid.
What we are looking for:
You should possess enthusiasm, be well motivated and have excellent communication skills. You should possess a relevant degree and an RTPI accredited Post Graduate Degree in Planning. Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) would also be desirable.
You must be able to demonstrate a high level of experience as a Planner working within a busy Development Management environment, have a high degree of autonomy, independently managing your own workload whilst positively engaging with the wider team and Borough Councillors.
Experience of acting as a witness at public inquiry would also be desirable.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a forward-thinking local authority. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and&nbsp;Malling&nbsp;Borough&nbsp;Council&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

PT Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)

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About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Planning Officer (Policy) to play a vital role in delivering a busy planning policy service. You will support the Planning Policy Manager, deputising in their absence, and lead on complex, sensitive, and corporate projects. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future development of the Borough through the Local Plan and related policy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Lead on complex planning policy projects and negotiations.</li>
<li>Monitor and review the Local Plan and related frameworks.</li>
<li>Prepare reports, guidance, and statements on planning policy matters.</li>
<li>Represent the Council at meetings, inquiries, and public exhibitions.</li>
<li>Provide expert planning policy advice to colleagues, Members, and the public.</li>
<li>Manage and mentor team members when required.</li>
<li>Contribute to regeneration and enhancement programmes.</li>
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About You You will have:
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<li>A recognised degree in Town Planning and RTPI membership.</li>
<li>Significant post-qualification experience in planning policy.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of planning policy law and procedures.</li>
<li>Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage projects and work collaboratively in a team environment.</li>
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Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a forward-thinking local authority. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and&nbsp;Malling&nbsp;Borough&nbsp;Council&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
For further information on this role please contact James Bailey at <a href="mailto:james.bailey@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.bailey@tmbc.gov.uk</a>. (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies please)

PT Principal Planning Officer (Policy)

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of our communities through innovative planning policy? We are looking for a dynamic and motivated part-time Senior Planning Officer – Policy&nbsp;to join our Planning Policy team and play a key role in delivering a first-class, customer-focused planning service.
About the Role
As a Senior Planning Officer, you will contribute to the development and delivery of the Local Plan and related planning policy matters, including conservation, climate change, and regeneration initiatives. You’ll work collaboratively with internal teams, stakeholders, and the public to ensure our planning policies reflect the needs and aspirations of our borough.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Lead and support the preparation and monitoring of the Local Plan.</li>
<li>Draft reports, guidance, and policy statements on planning matters.</li>
<li>Represent the Council at meetings, public inquiries, and exhibitions.</li>
<li>Provide expert planning policy advice to colleagues, Members, and the public.</li>
<li>Contribute to regeneration and environmental enhancement projects.</li>
<li>Stay up to date with legislative changes and planning policy developments.</li>
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About You
You’ll bring a positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement. You’ll be a skilled communicator with the ability to translate complex technical information into accessible advice. You’ll also have:
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<li>A recognised degree in Town Planning and RTPI membership.</li>
<li>Post-qualification experience in planning policy, including project management.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.</li>
<li>A collaborative approach and ability to work independently.</li>
<li>A commitment to equality, integrity, and excellent customer service.</li>
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Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a forward-thinking local authority. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling&nbsp;Borough&nbsp;Council&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

PT Senior Planning Officer - Policy

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Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:PeopleandOD@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">PeopleandOD@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Guildford Borough Council’s high-performing Planning Policy team as a&nbsp;Principal Strategic Infrastructure Officer. We are seeking a motivated and experienced planning professional with a strong background in strategic infrastructure planning who is looking to take the next step in their career.
You’ll be joining a dynamic and successful team with a proven track record in Local Plan preparation, including the adoption of two Local Plans in the past six years. We are now at the early stages of producing a new Local Plan under the new plan-making process —making this a particularly exciting time to get involved and help shape the future growth of the borough.
About the Role
This role plays a key part in supporting the development of infrastructure strategy and policy for the Local Plan and other planning policy projects. You will:
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<li>Lead the preparation of infrastructure evidence, including the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) and plan viability assessments.</li>
<li>Oversee the commissioning and development of evidence to support the implementation and review of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the successful planning and delivery of infrastructure aligned with the Local Plan.</li>
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About You
You will have:
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<li>A recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning.</li>
<li>Chartered membership of the RTPI (or eligibility for membership).</li>
<li>Proven experience in infrastructure planning and Local Plan preparation within a Local Authority setting.</li>
<li>Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate across a wide range of stakeholders.</li>
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Why Join Us?
Guildford Borough Council offers a range of employee benefits, including:
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<li>A career average earnings pension scheme.</li>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement.</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements, including a mix of home and office-based working.</li>
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Information to guide your application
Please review the accompanying person specification to guide your application. To be shortlisted for interview, you must clearly demonstrate—using relevant examples—how you meet the essential and, where possible, desirable criteria.
For further information about the role, please contact&nbsp;Riaan van Eeden&nbsp;or&nbsp;Laura Howard, Interim Planning Policy Managers, at:
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<li><a href="mailto:Riaan.vaneeden@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">Riaan.vaneeden@guildford.gov.uk</a></li>
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Please note:&nbsp;The Council may conduct interviews and appoint a candidate during the advertisement period. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
Closing date:&nbsp;2 February 2026, or earlier if the position is filled before this date.

Guildford Borough Council

Principal Strategic Infrastructure Officer - Planning Policy

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Sector:&nbsp;&nbsp; Planning (Development Management)
Hastings Borough Council
Planning Officer
Grade: 8 - 6 SCP 9 – 26
Salary: £27,254 to £37,280
In addition: Staff allowance of £2,278
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 
Our Offer
This role comes with:
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<li>A generous leave package</li>
<li>Flexible working with up to 2 days leave a month in addition to the leave allowance</li>
<li>Hybrid working – you can work for home to suit your personal circumstances </li>
<li>Pension</li>
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The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning Services Team. As a Planning Officer you will be assessing planning applications, advising on pre- applications and defending us at appeal. With excellent communication skills you’ll assume responsibility for effective negotiation and resolution, supporting growth and regeneration that reflects the Council’s wider positive objectives and policies of promoting high quality and innovative development while protecting the environment and conserving the historic character of the Borough.
We’d love it if you have relevant planning experience and qualifications, but if you don’t you can still apply as we would be happy to train you. The important thing is that you have a passion for making the town the best it can be.
Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description. We are keen to support your training and personal development and which includes flexible working and home working.
Who are we?
With world class coast, countryside, a thriving artist quarter in the Old Town, outstanding architecture, a variety of unique boutiques, cafes, restaurants and pubs, not to mention 1,000 years of history, Hastings is a popular place to live and visit. Competitive house prices, good schools, beautiful parks, an attractive environment, an outstanding community spirit and a determination to continue to evolve makes a move to Hastings a very positive investment into your future.
In June 2021, Hastings Borough Council was awarded £24.3m from the Government’s Towns Fund. This will kick start the re-set button for Hastings and its regeneration ambitions. Hastings’ £24.3m investment includes a new green and low carbon Centre of Excellence that will provide new commercial space while also helping the town seize the opportunities of the emerging green economy. It will also boost the town’s tourism offer through improvements to Hastings Castle, the first Norman castle built by William the Conqueror in 1067, and other public spaces.
Who are you?
Whilst we welcome applications from existing planners, we are equally keen to encourage applications from people who may not have experience of working in a Planning Team or hold relevant qualifications. Perhaps you are looking for a change of direction in your career.
What we are looking for is someone with a passion for the built environment, what your town looks like and how it benefits the community. You will be someone who wants to become involved in the shaping of our town in a sustainable way, enabling growth whilst protecting the natural environment and quality of life for residents.
You will be able to understand and assess plans and drawings and clearly communicate your assessment and conclusions both verbally and through accurate and concise reports. You will be comfortable in making detailed site visits to assess planning applications and dealing with customers face to face and via correspondence.&nbsp; You’ll have the ability to work under your own initiative making recommendations on planning applications. You will be able to project manage your work to meet Council and Government targets. You will be able to work in difficult, pressured and potentially confrontational situations and remain calm.
You’ll have a basic understanding of the planning system and planning law, both locally and at national level. &nbsp;T<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/601034938fa8f5655299d23e/Plain_English_guide_to_the_planning_system.pdf" target="_blank">he Plain English Guide to the Planning System</a> helps to explain the Planning System, paragraphs 43 onwards being more relevant to this role.
This job is suited to someone:
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<li>with existing experience as a Planning Officer, or</li>
<li>who has worked in a planning either in the public or private sector and wishes to specialise in Development Management, or</li>
<li>who would like to jump into a career in planning with no previous experience and in this case, training would be provided to support you in your journey up to and including degree level.</li>
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You’ll have excellent communication and customer-care skills, the ability to work flexibly, as part of a busy and high performing team. If you don’t have a qualification but would like to pursue learning opportunities, we will support you by providing the relevant training to help you develop in your role and further progress your career, up to and including degree level.
Full details of the qualification and experience required for the roles can be found in the attached job description
If you have any questions you can call Eleanor Evans on (01424) 783251 or email (<a href="mailto:eevans@hastings.gov.uk" target="_blank">eevans@hastings.gov.uk</a>). We have a welcoming and friendly team so if you think this role could be for you we would love to hear from you.

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