Forward Planning Officer
- Employer
- Mid Devon District Council
- Location
- Tiverton, Devon
- Salary
- £34,314 TO £37,035
- Closing date
- 27 Jan 2025
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Planning
- Function
- Officer
- Sector
- Local Authority
- Seniority
- Senior Manager
37 HOURS PER WEEK / PERMANENT
Hybrid working (office / remote)
Mid Devon District Council is preparing a new Local Plan that will bring forward new homes, jobs, community facilities and infrastructure to meet our needs while protecting a high quality natural environment. The Local Plan will have a key role in planning for economic growth, responding to the climate emergency and moving towards a net-zero carbon future.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to help us plan for the future of the district through a reformed plan making system, working in an attractive rural area close to the city of Exeter and within easy reach of the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, Blackdown Hills National Landscape and the north and south Devon coasts.
You will be working at a senior level and will have previously assisted with writing local plan policies, preparing Sustainability Appraisals, Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessments and other technical studies. You will have proven track record of completing projects, and have a good understanding of the national planning policy framework and planning guidance and the plan making process. The role will provide an opportunity to further develop experience across a range of projects, either leading these or providing support, and will involve networking and community engagement.
The successful candidate will have drive and ambition, be resourceful, creative and able to work under pressure independently or as part of a small team. You will have good written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of standard IT packages. You will either hold or be working towards a planning qualification accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and will need to be able to travel around the district.
For an informal discussion about the post, contact Tristan Peat, Forward Planning Team Leader on 01884 234344.
Visit our website at: www.middevon.gov.uk for full application details, or alternatively for an application pack, please contact:
Human Resources, Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP
Tel: (01884) 255255
(01884) 234331 – out of hours answerphone service
E-Mail: Opportunities@middevon.gov.uk
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 27th January 2025 at 5pm
POST NO: PF06
VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER: 2025005
Committed to Equality of Opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community
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