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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9253/DMTL_Person_Spec_-_May_2025.pdf" target="_blank">DMTL_Person_Spec_-_May_2025</a></li>
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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Are you an experienced Town Planner with a passion for mentoring and leading others? Do you thrive in a fast-paced Development Management environment and enjoy the challenge of complex planning work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in Development Management and a proven track record of managing or supervising town planning professionals.
<h3>About the Role</h3>
As a key member of the team, you will:
<ul>
<li>Lead and manage a team of planning officers, monitoring performance, caseloads, and ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.</li>
<li>Allocate and prioritise work to respond to changing demands, holding regular team meetings and supporting staff development through annual reviews and training plans.</li>
<li>Handle complex and high-profile planning applications, including major developments and enforcement cases.</li>
<li>Represent the Council at Planning Committees, Public Inquiries, Hearings, and in Court as an expert witness.</li>
<li>Liaise with Members, Parish and Town Councils, applicants, and the public to ensure planning decisions align with Council policies and objectives.</li>
<li>Deputise for the Development Manager and contribute to the development of planning policies and service improvements.</li>
</ul>
<h3>About You</h3>
You will bring:
<ul>
<li>Significant post-qualification experience in Town Planning, with substantial experience in Development Management and major sites.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in managing or mentoring staff, with strong leadership and organisational skills.</li>
<li>A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (or equivalent) and eligibility for RTPI membership.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex planning matters clearly and confidently.</li>
<li>Experience presenting to Committees and at Public Inquiries or Local Plan Examinations.</li>
<li>A sound understanding of planning legislation, enforcement, and both urban and rural planning issues.</li>
<li>A positive, collaborative approach and the ability to work independently and under pressure.</li>
</ul>
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as is the flexibility to attend evening meetings and conduct site visits in rural areas.
We’ll support your growth with training, coaching and mentoring — because we believe in developing our people.
What you’ll get:
<ul>
<li>
26 days’ holiday (rising to 29 with 5 years' continuous LG service) + UK bank holidays + 3 extra days in December
</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme - Employer contribution of 19.7%&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Annual membership fees refunded for your professional body</li>
<li>
Hybrid working to support work/life balance</li>
<li>
Free parking near the Town Hall</li>
<li>
Free tea, coffee and wellbeing perks like an EAP, flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more</li>
</ul>
Ready to apply?
Apply now and take the next step in your planning career.&nbsp; If you’d like to talk through the role, contact Lucinda Roach, Development Manager at <a href="mailto:lucinda.roach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">lucinda.roach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>
This is a politically restricted post. Job Description and Person Specification available below.
Advert closing date: 10 August 2025
Interview date: TBC

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Planning Team Leader - Development Management

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/0425/Job_Description_-_Graduate_Planning_Assistant_17.07.25.pdf" target="_blank">Job_Description_-_Graduate_Planning_Assistant_17.07.25</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/0426/Person_Spec_-_Graduate_Planning_Assistant_17.07.2025.pdf" target="_blank">Person_Spec_-_Graduate_Planning_Assistant_17.07.2025</a></li>
</ul>

We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Are you newly qualified and looking for an excellent opportunity to take the first steps in your planning career? Are you looking to be part of a supportive, dedicated and friendly team, working in an interesting and attractive urban and rural environment? Then this role is for you.
Tunbridge Wellsisa great place to live, work and visit. The Council has a clear, coherent, and powerful vision for the future set out in our Strategic Plan 2024-32 which sets out the priorities for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
The Council has a new, emerging Local Plan at Examination for which the Inspector’s Final report is expected soon. We will begin a Local Plan Review within 6 months of adoption of the Plan. We are also in the early stages of preparing a Town Centre Plan for Royal Tunbridge Wells; the postholder will work on both of these, and other policy documents. You’ll get the opportunity to undertake research, evidence gathering and analysis and to write reports and presentations on a range of planning policy issues.
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Candidates with a degree in Geography, Economics, Environmental Science, Town Planning or similar.</li>
<li>Candidates with experience of working in a team environment, who are IT literate and have a high level of literacy and numeracy.</li>
<li>Someone who is friendly and approachable and keen to develop their understanding of planning and who is willing to get involved and work as part of a team, is thorough, adaptable and welcomes a challenge.</li>
</ul>
What you’ll get:
<ul>
<li>A planning policy team that will support your growth as you develop, providing opportunities to broaden and deepen your experience and skills as you embark on your planning career.</li>
<li>Learning and development opportunities throughout your placement as part of our learning and support network.</li>
<li>22 days’ holiday (rising to 27 with 5 years' continuous LG service) + UK bank holidays + 3 extra days in December.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Annual membership fees refunded for your professional body.</li>
<li>Hybrid working to support work/life balance.</li>
<li>Free parking near the Town Hall.</li>
<li>Wellbeing perks like an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more.</li>
</ul>
Ready to apply?
Apply now and take this first step in your planning career.&nbsp; If you’d like to talk through the role, contact Sharon Evans, Planning Policy Team Leader at <a href="mailto:Sharon.evans@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharon.evans@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> or on 01892 554062 or Ellen Gilbert, Planning Policy Manager at <a href="mailto:ellen.gilbert@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">ellen.gilbert@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> or on 01892 554059.
Job Description and Person Specification available below.
Closing Date:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Midnight on the 25th of August 2025
Interview Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Week commencing the 1st of September 2025

Graduate Planning Assistant - 24 Month FTC

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9874/JD_-_Housing_Options_Advisor_July_2025.pdf" target="_blank">JD_-_Housing_Options_Advisor_July_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9875/PS_-_Housing_Options_Adviser_Career_Grade_4-5_July_25.pdf" target="_blank">PS_-_Housing_Options_Adviser_Career_Grade_4-5_July_25</a></li>
</ul>

We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Are you a confident, customer-focused individual with a passion for theatre and live events?
We’re looking for a&nbsp;Box Office Assistant&nbsp;to join our dynamic team at the heart of the Assembly Hall Theatre. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver exceptional customer service while contributing to the commercial success of our venue.
What You’ll Be Doing:
<ul>
<li>Providing outstanding customer service via phone, email, and in-person</li>
<li>Supporting sales targets through upselling and proactive engagement</li>
<li>Encouraging and assisting customers in using digital platforms</li>
<li>Delivering accurate reporting to support the wider Culture team</li>
<li>Promoting offerings across TWBC venues including the Literary Festival and Ice Rink</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;What We’re Looking For:
<ul>
<li>Experience or understanding of working in a customer-facing role</li>
<li>A proactive, solutions-oriented team player</li>
<li>Proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft Office</li>
<li>Awareness of current and upcoming events at our venues</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to quickly build rapport with customers</li>
<li>Confidence, tact, diplomacy, and empathy in customer interactions</li>
<li>A positive, “can-do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Self-motivated and resilient under pressure</li>
<li>Available to work evening and weekends across a 7-day working pattern</li>
</ul>
Benefits
<ul>
<li>22 days per year, increases to 27 days after 5 years of continuous Local Government service</li>
<li>
Plus&nbsp;3 extra days off in December</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.7% employer contribution</li>
<li>
Free parking&nbsp;near the Town Hall</li>
<li>
Free tea, coffee and wellbeing perks&nbsp;like an EAP, flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more</li>
</ul>
If you would like to have an informal caht about the role, please contact Beth Calder, Box Officer Manager by email on <a href="mailto:beth.calder@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">beth.calder@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> or on 01892 554299
Closing date: Sunday 3 August 2025&nbsp;
Interview date: Friday 8 August 2025

Box Office Assistant

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8867/JD_-_Housing_Options_Advisor_July_2025.pdf" target="_blank">JD_-_Housing_Options_Advisor_July_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8868/PS_-_Housing_Options_Adviser_Career_Grade_4-5_July_25.pdf" target="_blank">PS_-_Housing_Options_Adviser_Career_Grade_4-5_July_25</a></li>
</ul>

We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Do you believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home? Are you motivated by the chance to change lives through practical support and compassionate action? If so, we need you!
We’re looking for a dedicated and empathetic Housing Options Advisor to join our frontline housing service—playing a vital role in tackling homelessness and housing insecurity in our borough.
This is a career graded post - This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career through both on the job experience and formal training.&nbsp;
<h3>&nbsp;What You'll Do:</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Provide high-quality, customer-focused advice on housing options across public and private sectors&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Carry out thorough assessments of housing needs and deliver personalised plans to prevent or relieve homelessness
</li>
<li>
Act as a lifeline for households facing eviction, domestic abuse, or rough sleeping—helping them navigate to safe and secure accommodation
</li>
<li>
Collaborate with landlords, support agencies, and internal teams to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation
</li>
<li>
Issue robust statutory decisions that stand up to scrutiny and uphold best practices
</li>
<li>
Be a trusted point of contact—supporting some of our most vulnerable residents with dignity, respect, and unwavering resolve
</li>
</ul>
<h3>&nbsp;What You'll Bring:</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Proven experience in housing advice or homelessness prevention
</li>
<li>
Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 &amp; Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
</li>
<li>
Compassionate communication, expert negotiation, and sound judgement
</li>
<li>
Ability to manage complex cases, handle pressure, and deliver clear written decisions
</li>
<li>
A commitment to collaborative working and supporting wider emergency response efforts when needed
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why Join Us?</h3>
You’ll join a passionate team dedicated to making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. Every day brings new challenges and contributing to a service that truly changes lives.
<h3>Benefits:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Grade 4: 22 days annual leave, Grade 5: 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days with 5 years' continuous service.</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.7% employer contribution.</li>
<li>Career development and training opportunities.</li>
<li>Access to eye care vouchers and VDU glasses.</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li>
<li>Access to EAP Services 24/7</li>
</ul>
We are a team who enjoy being in the office and as we are a front facing team, our service works from the office 2 days a week as a minimum. To best support new starters with their learning, initially working from the office daily is a requirement for this role. This will be reviewed during the probationary period.&nbsp;
If you would like to have an informal chat about the position, we invite you to speak to the hiring manager, Sabrina Goacher on 01892 554417 or via email at <a href="mailto:sabrina.goacher@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">sabrina.goacher@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>.
This post is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.&nbsp;
Closing date: 4 August
Interview date: 12 August

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