Hours per week: 37

Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Planning - Shaping Tomorrow's Communities Today 

Our Development Management Service plays a fundamental role in shaping the future of Wiltshire by determining planning applications for new developments. We support the council's business plan through encouraging new development, promoting economic growth and protecting and enhancing the environment for sustainable development.

As a Principal Planning Officer, you will work at a level that leads and manages strategic and complex planning projects, enabling community engagement and working with stakeholders to secure appropriate development. You will report to a Planning Manager and be expected to deal with the most challenging and complex strategic planning applications. You will be expected to provide innovative and creative solutions to support sustainable development in line with Wiltshire's place-shaping objectives.

You will also lead and guide less experienced officers, including checking and signing off their work to ensure consistency with the Council's Local Plan, Scheme of Delegation and national planning policy.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. As part of our agile and high-performing team, you’ll enjoy:

•    Flexible working hours.
•    Local Government Pension Scheme.
•    Hybrid working arrangements with modern, open plan offices. 
•    Career development opportunities.
•    Exciting and varied projects that make a real difference to our communities.

Explore more benefits here!

New to Wiltshire?

Wiltshire’s rich heritage, beautiful landscapes and vibrant communities make it a fantastic place to live and work. We border Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset. Almost half of our county is labelled as a Natural Landscape and we are home to iconic world heritage sites like Stonehenge and Avebury.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Adrian Walker, Planning Manager, at Adrian.Walker@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225 716 784.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. 

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. 

Disability Confident Employer 

Application process 

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