Principal Planning Officer (Policy)

Do you have/want:

• A full understanding and knowledge of legislation, procedures and guidance relating to planning policy matters?
• To develop your skills in Local and Neighbourhood Planning?
• To be part of an innovative team with a recently adopted strategic plan now focused on completing Local Plan Part 2 and supporting the completion of a number of Neighbourhood Plans?

We are advertising a number of jobs to support the onward delivery of the Local Plan, which is a corporate priority, and to support the delivery of Neighbourhood Plans. The Council is committed to investing in its Planning Service.

This is a senior role supporting the Policy Team in the delivery of the Local Plan and several Neighbourhood Plans. You will be required to assist in the examination of Local Plan Part 2 and will take on the lead on specific policy areas, including supervising the work of other team members. You will be a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, or with the ability to meet the full criteria for Chartered Membership within the probationary period. You will also be enthusiastic and eager to succeed, within challenging timescales.

We are an ambitious, dynamic and innovative local authority, proud of being one of the highest performing councils in the country. Key to our success is  our commitment to team working and ongoing development of our high performing, highly engaged workforce, who all share in the delivery of the organisation’s values and corporate objectives.

The Borough of Waverley is a beautiful place, consistently rated as one of the best places in the Country to live and to work. The Borough is within easy reach of London and the south coast.

This is a full time role. However, all applications will be considered, including secondment opportunities from other local authorities.

You will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual and flexi leave allowance with Christmas office closure.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days’ annual leave.
• Enrolment to our discount scheme for local leisure centres.
• Generous pension scheme

How to apply:

In the first instance please submit your CV.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Monday 11 March 2019.

Interview date: Tuesday 19 March 2019.

Please note we do not accept CV’s after the time given on the advert.