Planning Policy Technician

Waverley Borough Council; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 37.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid and agile working policies

Training and apprenticeships

Generous annual leave and flexi time

Employee assistance programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Zusammenfassung

Waverley Borough Council is seeking a proactive planner to provide technical and administrative support to the planning policy team as it develops a new local plan and assists communities with neighbourhood plans. The role offers on‑the‑job training and a potential career path in planning.

This agile, hybrid position values methodical and organised individuals who are comfortable with IT and customer care. GIS experience would be beneficial as the team shapes local services for the borough.

Qualifikationen

• Be methodical and organised.
• Competent in IT.
• Interest in planning and communities.
• GIS experience will be useful.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical and administrative support to the planning policy team.
• Assist communities with neighbourhood plans.
• Be open to on-the-job training and progression within planning.

Kenntnisse

Methodical

Organised

IT skills

Customer care

Planning interest

GIS interest

Tools

GIS software

Jobbeschreibung

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, high performing planning policy team. The post holder will provide technical and administrative support to the team preparing a new local plan for the Borough and assisting communities with their neighbourhood plans.

On the job training will be given and the role could be a step on to a planning career

This is an agile post which allows the holder to work from home after an initial period of induction at the discretion of their line manager depending on the business needs of the service.

This post is advertised as a full-time role. However, all applications will be considered.

To be successful in this interesting and varied role, you will need to be methodical and organised, be competent in the use of IT and committed to customer care. An interest in planning and experience in using GIS will also be useful.

From April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey unitary council, following the government's confirmed plans for local government reorganisation across Surrey. This change will see the current twelve councils replaced by two new authorities, East Surrey and West Surrey, with West Surrey taking responsibility for the areas currently served by Guildford, Waverley, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath and Woking.

As we move towards this transition, our focus remains firmly on delivering high-quality, value-for-money services and staying true to our shared organisational values of Collaboration, Wellbeing, Trusted, Value for Money and Professionalism.

We recognise that any period of organisational change can bring questions, particularly regarding future structures and working arrangements. Throughout this process, we are committed to supporting our colleagues with transparency and care prioritising wellbeing, maintaining a trusted and open dialogue, and ensuring continued access to learning and professional development opportunities.

While the exact shape of the new West Surrey Council beyond 2027 is still being developed, joining us now means becoming part of an organisation where collaboration thrives and where your contribution will directly influence one of the most significant local government transformations in decades. You'll gain valuable experience, play an active role in shaping the future of public services across West Surrey, and work within a team committed to professionalism and delivering outstanding outcomes for our communities.

Together, we will ensure a smooth transition and continue to deliver exceptional services for residents both now and into the future.

What We Offer

In return for your valued contribution, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Hybrid and agile working policies
• Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Generous annual leave and flexi time
• An employee assistance programme
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

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