Planning Policy OfficerPermanent -37 hours per week£27,711- £41,511per annum dependant on experience(Career Graded role with the opportunity to progress through the career grade structure)This is an exciting opportunity to work in a rich planning environment across two varied authorities, and build on the success of an existing jointly prepared plan which covers the two administrative areas and Worcester City; with a Plan that is looking to provide a rail led strategy with new settlements, including a garden village at Worcester Parkway.This is an interesting time to join the Council, as we take the Plan through examination and adoption. Working across the District Councils of Wychavon and Malvern, your work will include:Supporting work to take the Plan through examination and to adoption.Supporting Senior Officers in delivering our strategic sites and new settlements.Supporting parish and town councils to designate neighbourhood areas and bring neighbourhood plans to adoption.Responding to planning queries from the public and our development management team in the processing of planning applications.Supporting the monitoring of the delivery of development across Wychavon and Malvern.About youThe successful candidate will have:A planning related degree or equivalent experienceStudent membership of the RTPI and working towards full membership / or full RTPI membershipPlanning experience preferably within a District or Borough CouncilAn ambition and enthusiasm in planning policyExcellent communication skillsAn adaptable and flexible approach with the ability to work on a variety of tasksThe role requires travel across our districts.The successful candidate must therefore have access to a car and the ability to travel across various locations as appropriate to the demands of the role.What we can offerOur staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:Excellent pension scheme with employer contributionsGenerous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leaveCommitted training programme and development opportunitiesOnsite nursery with 20% staff discountDiscounted Gym and swim membershipHealth and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling servicesCycle to Work schemeEmployee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.To discuss the post or for further information, please callJo Symons, Head of Planning Policy, on 01386 565334.Closing date: Sunday 8 December2024Interview date:Wednesday 18December 2024Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.
