Salary: £34,834 - £42,403 (Depending on experience)

Hours per week: 37

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 19 August 2024

Planning - Shaping Tomorrow's Communities Today

Join our new small Neighbourhood Planning Team as a Senior Neighbourhood Planning Officer or a Neighbourhood Planning Officer (level 2), reporting directly to the Neighbourhood Planning Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and creative professionals to help more communities plan for the places they live and work. You will contribute to the ongoing development and review of neighbourhood plans, helping to shape the sustainable growth of this economically vibrant and environmentally sensitive area.

Wiltshire Council is one of the largest and most prosperous unitary authorities in the country. With its rural character, Wiltshire has a high number of parishes and more Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDPs) in progress or completed than many other areas, each with its own unique planning challenges.

Our neighbourhood plans are evolving rapidly, focusing on areas like design and delivering affordable housing. The Local Plan review is a key corporate priority for the Council and has reached an advanced stage. Once adopted, this new plan will support economic growth, provide a range of affordable and market homes and protect our important heritage and landscapes, offering a framework for neighbourhood plans.

Senior Neighbourhood Planning Officer - £40,221 - £42,403 

Experience of neighbourhood planning and community engagement will be required, and the role will involve advice on the evidence base, drafting policies and regulatory compliance. 

As a Senior Planning Officer, you will drive innovation in planning policy solutions and monitoring systems for our Neighbourhood Plans, working with stakeholders to enhance sustainable development, and mentor junior colleagues to shape the next generation of planners. Ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Wiltshire’s communities and future landscape.

Level 2 Neighbourhood Planning Officer - £34,834 - £36,648 

As a Level 2 Neighbourhood Planning Officer role, you will be involved in impactful projects that transform Wiltshire’s landscape.  We work with very active and enthusiastic local communities and are leading the way in neighbourhood planning in England. This is a role which requires a passion for community engagement and a willingness to understand a variety of planning issues so that local communities are equipped to meet the challenges that producing their Plans can bring.