Fixed-term Planning Officer - Development Management

Teignbridge District Council; Highweek; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Company car allowance

Hybrid working

RTPI membership fee paid

Free parking

Generous leave & wellbeing

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Teignbridge District Council is recruiting a Planning Officer to join the Development Management team. The role covers pre-application advice, site visits, report writing and determining applications, with opportunities for progression and secondment support.

The post offers a flexible, hybrid working pattern and a clear career path. The successful candidate will have a Town and Country Planning qualification, RTPI membership, and a driving licence for district site visits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town and Country Planning or related subject.
• Recent and relevant skills and knowledge relating to Development Management.
• Membership of the RTPI.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-application advice, site visits and report writing.
• Make recommendations on applications and represent the Council at appeals and Planning Committee.
• Attend training and mentoring to grow in the role and support colleagues.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Development Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning

Tools

None

Job description

Planning Officer

24-month fixed-term contract to cover the postholder's secondment

• £31,022 - £44,075 per annum (Career Graded) (subject to 26/27 pay review)
• This is a career graded post with the Job Description and salary range above covering Planning Officer through to Senior Planning Officer. The position currently vacant is at Planning Officer level and has a salary range of £31,022 - £38,220 per annum (Grades D to E)
• 37 hours per week
• Whilst the role is full-time we will consider applicants looking for compressed work patterns or slightly less than full-time hours.

Are you ready to shape places, influence high-quality development, and build a rewarding planning career in one of Devon’s most attractive districts?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Planning Officer to join our ambitious Development Management team. You will help deliver well-designed, sustainable development, protect and enhance Teignbridge’s built and natural environment, and play a direct role in making the district an even better place to live, work and visit.

We do things well and keep developing.

This is an exciting time to join us. Over the past two years, we have raised our performance, strengthened the way we work and built a confident, high-performing service. We want people who are positive, curious and committed to doing planning well, with strong professional standards, sound judgement and excellent customer service at the heart of everything they do.

You will work as part of a geographical area team, handling a varied caseload depending on your experience. Your work could include pre-application advice, site visits, report writing, making recommendations on your own applications, and representing the Council at appeals and Planning Committee. If you are earlier in your career, we will support you with training, mentoring and practical experience so you can grow with confidence. If you already have experience, we will help you develop further and take on new challenges.

We offer a genuinely flexible working environment, with colleagues spending at least 50% of their week in the office and the remainder working from home if they wish. New starters are office based for the first two months, helping them settle in, build relationships and feel part of the team from day one.

If you are motivated, practical and ready to make a visible difference, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of Teignbridge.

This role could be for you if you have:

• A degree/diploma in Town and Country Planning or related subject.
• Recent and relevant skills and knowledge relating to Development Management.
• Experience within a Local Planning Authority or private sector planning role.
• Membership of the RTPI.
• A full driving licence and be able to undertake site visits around the District, as public transport is limited.

You do not need to tick every box. We welcome applications from graduates, early-career planners and candidates who already have planning experience and are ready for their next step.

We can offer:

• A generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Essential Car User allowance and mileage.
• Hybrid and flexible working, with a balance of office and home working.
• Paid professional membership fee for RTPI, subject to local terms and conditions.
• Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station).
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
• Heavily discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
• Real opportunities for career progression, learning and self-development.
• 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.

We're better together.

Teignbridge is a fantastic part of South Devon, stretching from the edge of Exeter to Dartmoor and the coast. It is a place of growing communities, valued landscapes, busy towns, thriving tourism and real planning challenges, making this a varied, rewarding and meaningful place to work. Serving around 134,800 residents, Teignbridge District Council is a forward-thinking authority focused on long-term outcomes. Our 'One Teignbridge' plan sets out how we will work with communities, businesses and partners to build a better future.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Henderson or Gemma Bristow on 01626 215743

Closing Date: Sunday 6 th September 2026 @ midnight

Interview Date: W/C 14 th September 2026

No agencies please.